Production Control Lead

Description

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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 Spring Hill on a full-time basis.

The Role:

As a member of the Supply Chain team, you will be responsible for support in one of the key areas: manufacturing/warehouse operations, supply chain systems and processes, launch execution and scheduling and material management. You will act as a liaison between purchasing, engineering, warehousing/manufacturing, logistics and suppliers to resolve issues and to provide support.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Mentor team members who manage scheduling systems including but not limited to GEPICS, FLEXIS, ECS, GSIP, etc.
• Turn company-wide production plans into detailed schedules for our plant.
• Handle replacement orders when vehicles are built incorrectly or damaged.
• Keep track of vehicle identification number (VIN) procedures.
• Participate and lead weekly meetings to help make sure orders are filled correctly.
• Manage rules for how vehicles are built, including:
  
  
  • Spacing : Making sure vehicles are built in the right order.
  • Batch painting : Grouping vehicles with similar paint jobs.
  • Option leveling : Balancing features across vehicles to help the assembly line work better.

• Help plan Production Trial Runs (PTRs) - test builds for parts or materials that are changing due to engineering updates.
• Use and maintain systems that support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement ( GMS ).
• Control early builds and make sure the production line stays full and efficient.
• Help predict which vehicle options customers will choose.
• Work with the marketing team to:
  
  
  • Speed up urgent orders.
  • Make changes to existing orders.
  • Handle special customer requests.

• Answer questions about vehicles from dealers, customers, and employees.
• Create parts lists for special builds (like new features or paint colors).
• Track and manage early builds and any over- or under-production using MGO , our corporate mainframe system for managing vehicle orders.
• Share updates for daily production performance.
• Maintain accurate production manifests requests.
• Cross functionally coordinates with departments to establish and maintain build restrictions.
• Keep scorecards and charts to show performance.
• Deep understanding of Supply Chain functions

Y our Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Basic understanding of vehicle scheduling and how MGO works.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills-both speaking and writing.
• Ability to work well with others and build strong working relationships.
• Familiarity with computer systems used in manufacturing (like GEPICS and mainframe applications).
• 2 to 4 years of experience in vehicle scheduling or plant materials operations.

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

• A college degree in Supply Chain Management is preferred, but similar experience will be assessed

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Client-provided location(s): Spring Hill, TN

Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202515569

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-04T00:17:11