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Shift Leader Materials

Yesterday East Lansing, MI

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 Lansing Delta on a full-time basis.

The Role

The Material Shift Lead (SL) will be responsible for leading a team and providing employee development and training. The Material SL will drive the performance management process as well as manage an efficient organizational structure. It is crucial that the Material SL executes deliverables in support of the supply chain organization's business objectives. This position communicates to all levels of the organization, within the function as well as other functions and suppliers. This position is also responsible for supporting relationship management with logistic suppliers and service providers. This position is a people leader position and will have direct reports. This 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.

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What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

  • Ability to understand and assess complex supply chain issues and lead teams in a cross functional environment to successfully resolve issues minimizing impacts to vehicle production
  • Assess supplier schedules and impact on vehicle assembly production
  • Collaborate cross functionally to develop creative solutions
  • Ability to summarize critical issues with resolutions and communicate to leadership
  • Handle very complex capacity constraint issues to resolution with goal to eliminate potential plant disruptions and reduce premium transportation
  • Analyze metrics supporting supplier critical issues or sufficiency plan resolution
  • 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 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 compliant 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
  • 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)

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • 5-7 years of experience working in a manufacturing/GSC environment
  • High functional capability with supply chain floor systems - MGO, EPS, PPS, PPD, VBIMS, GEPICS, WMS, etc.
  • Strong understanding of supply chain and lean material processes; Logistics (LLP processes), Receiving, Internal Material Flow, Scrap, Obsolescence, etc.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, effective project planning in terms of resources, strategies, cost, and time, with ability to meet project timelines
  • Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals
  • Previous experience supervising/leading salaried employees
  • Ability to be flexible and at times work extended and non-core hours to ensure issues are worked to resolution
  • Ability to rotate shifts

What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or another Business-related field
  • 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)
  • Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Process (CIP)
  • Experience with GMS SLT implementation and execution
  • Experience working in materials

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Client-provided location(s): East Lansing, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202516620
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-10T20:04:43

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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