General Motors

Lean Material Strategy (LMS) Lead

General Motors • $85K — $110K *
Lansing, MI 48911In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing.
  • Strong analytical, computer, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and make decisions with ambiguity.
  • Basic understanding of equipment and repair processes.
  • Knowledge of work measurement, ergonomic principles, material optimization, and facility layout preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate Lean Material Strategies and General Motors Global Manufacturing System principles.
  • Drive and execute best practices across assembly operations for optimization.
  • Standardize and track benchmarks for material flow and handling processes.
  • Monitor adherence to safety procedures and ergonomic guidelines.
  • Develop repair strategy for automation equipment.

Benefits

  • Relocation benefits may be available.
  • Extended working hours and varying shift schedules as needed.
Full Job Description

Job Description

As a Lean Material Strategy (LMS) Lead you will implement automation to drive material optimization.  Scope and manage automation projects from conception to implementation.  Work closely with union personal on material automation strategy including automation repair.  Work cross-functionally and across-levels to gain buy-in and implement material automation.  Primary focus is material delivery automation, however, Cobot automation is also within scope.

You will streamline and continuously improve material flow to enhance efficiency.  Ensure overall plant Lean Material Strategies: material flow, floor space, storage areas, personnel, automation, equipment, layouts, containers.

Extended working hours, six-day weeks and varying shift schedules will be required, at times, to support program development and launch execution.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

  • Integrate Lean Material Strategies (LMS) and General Motors Global Manufacturing System (GMS) principles.

  • Drive & execute best practice and common standards, processes, and lean designs across all general assembly operations to meet plant optimization targets.

  • Standardize and track internal and corporate benchmarks for material flow and material handling processes.

  • Monitor adherence to recommended safety procedures and ergonomic guidelines.

  • Develop repair strategy for automation equipment.

  • Drive problem solving resolution for throughput and quality issues.

  • Develop, track, and implement budget allocation.

  • Provide on-site support for execution and readiness activities related to steady state and major launches.

  • Provide updates to customers and plant leadership, as required.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as high analytical ability.

  • Up to 5% travel.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with others.

  • Strong analytical, computer, presentation, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work independently and make decisions when dealing with ambiguity.

  • High level of analytical ability & problem solving where problems are unusual and difficult.

  • Basic understanding of equipment and equipment repair processes.

  • Knowledge of work measurement/work standards, ergonomic principles, material optimization, and facility layout strongly preferred.

  • Knowledge of basic manufacturing and assembly processes.

  • Knowledge of supply chain process.

  • High level of communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to present findings to all levels of the organization.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain (Material, Packaging, Industrial) or equivalent.

  • Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Access, Project, Word, and PowerPoint).

  • Proven project management experience.

  • Skilled in influence and negotiation.

  • Track record of implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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