Material Handling Engineer
Today• Cairo, Egypt
Description
Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as onsite. this means the successful candidate to report to the GM office full time.
The Role:
As a member of the Supply Chain team, you will be responsible for leading and organizing truck line MH operations, the chemicals, indirect, maintenance, and general stores material handling team to safely perform their daily operation and project related activities within the target cost, drive continuous improvement, and act against performance deviation using Global Manufacturing System and Lean Material Strategy tools.
What You'll Do:
- Ensure the engagement of operators in the achievement of the Business Plan Deployment targets in safety, people, quality, responsiveness, cost, and environment, according to a standardized process using GMS tools.
- Ensure full compliance with GM safety and environmental standards, conduct regular tour and assessments.
- Review area score card, participate and/or lead the daily operations meetings to track key business results, manage changes and act on deviations with the suitable problem-solving tools.
- Oversee receiving, put away, and issuing of materials according to procedure and ensure accurate records reflection on SAP.
- Ensure accurate material records through regular cycle count process, variance analysis and reconciliation according to plan and within target.
- Plan and conduct continuous improvement workshop for packaging, storage space, handling and lifting equipment, and manpower best utilization.
- Conduct regular audits and ensure process compliance with local and global procedures, GMS elements, ISO standards, and Internal Controls requirements with the function.
- Coordinate requirements and track performance of mobile equipment, lift assists, and power tools with facility team.
- Support chemical and processing materials packaging/containers design reviews and buy-off for internal, local, and overseas packaging.
- Participate on updating, validation, and full compliance for the processing & indirect materials Plan for Every Part.
- Conduct time study through the GM standard time tool and improve equipment and labor utilization.
- Report Min/Max violations, slow moving items, and area key performance indicators on regular basis.
- Represent the function in various activities or committees as required•
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualification)
Knowledge and Experience:
- Fresh graduate or one year experience in the industrial field, preferred in material handling, supply chain operations/planning, warehousing, production, industrial or manufacturing engineering.
- Previous experience in chemical and indirect (MRO) materials handling is a plus.
Education:
- Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or any related filed
- Lean-six sigma, CPIM and/or PMP is a plus
Skills:
- Good ability in problem solving and project management techniques
Competencies :
- Process Management
- Drive for Results
- Timely Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Creativity
- Managing Through Systems
- Organizing
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Client-provided location(s): Cairo, Egypt
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202606079
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-04-01T00:01:37
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Woman founded/led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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