GSC Production Scheduler - Ress

Job Description

In our pursuit to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, GM is challenging the limits on what is possible and embracing agility as it reimagines how to build the next generation of vehicles. Our diverse team plays a crucial role in transforming our facilities through implementing the adoption of ground-breaking technologies. The automotive industry is likely to change more in the next 5 years than it has in the last 50, and we are at the heart of that change. If you are innovative, creative, enjoy working with the latest technologies, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-orientated environment, here is your chance to make a career of it.

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

The Role:

The selected candidate will be responsible for all aspects of Battery Assembly scheduling, including developing the tools and/or applications needed to achieve that goal. Work is performed in a collaborative team environment, consisting of daily interactions with plant engineering, process, maintenance, operations, and a multitude of others. Successfully launching this new product will also require a considerable amount of creativity, personal initiative & independent judgment.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Create & maintain data analysis tools necessary to accomplish scheduling activities

• Develop weekly operating plan based on customer requirements and plant production plan

• Understand any significant changes and communicate as appropriate

• Ensure processes are in place to comply with GM Global Manufacturing System elements and processes

• Update inventory management systems with daily & weekly build schedule details.

• Maintain production calendars

• Ensure daily build schedule is populated for Battery Assembly

• Collaborate with Module Production Leads to develop scheduling process for Module Assembly

• Track & report on build-to-plan conformance metrics

• Manage inventory banking levels and obsolete/inactive flags as appropriate

• Coordinate part counting & reconciling activities, including finished batteries & components

• Maintain flexibility regarding job scope in a dynamic product launch environment

• Must be willing to work off shifts and extended hours from time to time

• Position requires strong computer/systems aptitude and interface with a cross-functional team of stakeholders

Additional Job Description

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Must be able to work overtime and off-shift as needed

• 3 years industry experience with material or production scheduling

• Experience with inventory physical counts and/or audits

• Demonstrated level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues

• Ability to manage multiple, complex projects with a high level of autonomy and accountability for results

• Effectively deals with ambiguity and copes well with change

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

• Ability to use standard business application software and/or specialized data analysis tools, with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

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

• 3+ years industry experience with material or production scheduling

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

• Experience converting customer requirements into a production build schedule

• Experience converting a production build schedule into a supplier ship schedule

• Experience with reconciliation of inventory physical count to system count

• GM Lean Manufacturing Strategy knowledge and implementation experience

• Knowledge and/or experience in the General Motors Material Replenishment Systems for components (MGOC)

• Thorough understanding of supply chain concepts & principles

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes

• Ability to demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills and styles to work effectively with the plant's business partners, union workforce and supply base

• Knowledge of and coaching experiences in Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS)

• Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects effectively and efficiently

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;

• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;

• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;

• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;

• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;

• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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