Lean Material Systems Lead

Job Description

Sponsorship: 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.

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

The Role

Ensure overall plant Lean Material Strategies including: material flow, material routings, storage space requirements, mobile equipment, layout development, container development, storage areas, kitting, small lot strategy, sequence planning, PFEP, etc.

What You'll Do

• Standardize material flow and material handling processes and measure plant compliance

• Standardize Internal Benchmarks for material flow and material handling processes

• Update BoO to reflect IBM Standards

• Maintain productivity scorecards

• Drive Material Planning Metrics (DPP & DPPN) to be applied in North America

• Route Planning, Dock Strategies, Material Flow,

• Develop & track Master Dot milestones & Deliverables

• Support the Manufacturing Launch team at the plant and Program Team

• Develop and apply Lean Material Strategies (LMS) to design standards

• Drive & execute common standards, processes, and lean designs.

• Integrate Lean Manufacturing and GM-Global Manufacturing System (GMS) principles

• Provide updates to plant staff and Program Team as required

• Support PFMEA process

• Drive problem solving issues for throughput and quality issues

• Support BIQ objectives

• Analyze existing operations and propose continuous improvements(CI)

• Optimize floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment

• Monitor adherence to recommended safety procedures and ergonomic guidelines

• Develop, track, and implement budget allocation

• Facilities design, layout, and processes that reduce cost/ achieve operational efficiencies.

• Provide on-site support for execution and readiness activities related to steady state and major launches.

• Drive implementation of best practices and standardized performance metrics across all GA assembly operations

Additional Job Description

Education Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering(Material, Packaging, Industrial) or equivalent

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others

• Strong analytical, computer, presentatation, and problem solving skills

• Ability to work independently

• High level of analytical ability & problem solving where problems are unusual and difficult

• Proficient with Autocad, Factory cad or equivalent, MS-Office tools (Excel, Access, Project, Word, and Powerpoint)

• Knowledge of work measurement/work standards, ergonomic principles, material optimization, and facility layout strongly preferred

• Knowledge of basic manufacturing and assembly processes

• Knowledge of supply chain process

• High level of communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to present findings to all levels of the organization.

• High level of expertise with Microsoft Office Software.

• Ability to deal with and manage stressful situations.

• Customer Focus / Organizational Agility / Managerial Courage / Drive for Results / Perseverance

• Extended working hours, and varying shift schedules may be required to support Program Development and Launch Execution.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM

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Why Join Us

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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.

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