Material Shift Leader

Description

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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Orion, MI on a full-time basis.

The Role:

This person will be responsible as the leader of the Supply Chain floor team. This position is a people leader position and will have direct reports. The position will work cross functionally with all of the production teams and support their needs and requirements. Work involves a considerable amount of initiative in decision making and is accompanied by a high level of independent judgment.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for material flow activity (the physical movement of material from receipt through shipment)
• Audits department records for employees, Safety documents, Ergonomics, Suggestions, Grievances, Training, Vacation, Attendance and overtime
• Implements, monitors and maintains PS05 and PS15 workplace safety systems
• Implements, monitors and maintains GMS initiatives
• Assures compliance to internal control procedures
• Supports production organization
• Develops standardized work
• Maintains clean housekeeping standard and applies 5S
• Develops subordinates
• Develops and maintains labor relationships
• Supervises floor operation
• Ensures the material personnel are available for hazardous material training
• Coordinates development of the BPD for floor operations
• Communicates BPD requirements to staff members
• Follows up and prepares required documentation for BPD reporting
• Participates in department/functional Gap Closures Planning Process
• Documents plans/ideas for future years BPD
• Involves department Business Planner where appropriate
• Monitor the scorecard reporting process for input into Gap Closure Planning for current and future years
• Provides input into budget development based on annual plans
• Reviews and approves manpower plans (GMOS)

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or another Business-related field or related experience
• 7+ years of Supply Chain experience.
• High functional capability with supply chain floor systems - MGO, EPS, PPS, VBIMS, GEPICS, WMS, etc.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and lean material processes; Logistics (LLP processes), Receiving, Internal Material Flow, Scrap, Obsolescence, etc.
• Experience with GMS SLT implementation and execution
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, effective project planning in terms of resources, strategies, cost, and time, with ability to meet project timelines
• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex
• Knowledge of work measurement and work standards
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing and assembly processes
• Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area required
• Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals required
• Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project
• Coordinates input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions
• Keeps abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise
• Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities
• Ability to travel 15% of the time

• Prior experience with varied Supply Chain office and floor assignments
• Multi plant and/or multi-functional experience
• Experience/knowledge of GM Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS)
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) or Calibrator status GMS Short Lead Time (SLT) business processes and procedures
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) with an emphasis on Lean Material Strategies (LMS)