Description
Onsite: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis (4, 10's Monday-Thursday)
About GM Defense:
GM Defense is driving the future of military mobility by leveraging the best-in-class capabilities of General Motors for unmatched innovation, proven performance and breakthrough life-cycle economics! We deliver reliable, affordable, and innovative products across a full spectrum of capabilities - integrated vehicles, power and propulsion, autonomy, mobility, and security!
GM Defense is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic individual looking for an opportunity that will allow them to showcase their talents and have an impact in a strategic growth area. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and demonstrates problem-solving leadership with limited oversight!
The Role:
This position is a unique opportunity to influence the way General Motors Defense material flows in our assembly plant. Your mission is to implement material strategies in GA assembly while working with cross functional teams to setup efficient and lean material flow and work as 'One Team' for material strategies. Develop / understand long-term Material & LMS vision for the plant. Plan and support execution of all plant Lean Material Strategies including material flow, material routings, storage space requirements, mobile equipment, layout development, storage areas, kitting, small lot strategy, sequence planning, PFEP, etc.
What You'll Do:
- Develop and apply Lean Material Strategies (LMS) using the GMD Material Matrix to ensure most efficient material presentation to Mfg. Operators.
- Develop/revise operational plans for docking locations (DLOC) and user locations (ULOC).
- Develop material delivery and non-conforming materials strategies for all projects.
- Develop efficient Material Route Planning (GMOS), Dock Strategies, Material Flow.
- Create crew plans to ensure resources are properly allocated and utilized effectively. (Stockmen)
- Develop, maintain, and update Plans of Record (PoR)s in SAP software
- Implement Internal Benchmarks for material flow and material handling processes.
- Drive problem solving issues for throughput and quality issues.
- Optimize floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment.
- Support the Manufacturing Launch team at the plant and Program Team.
- 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.
- Analyze existing operations and propose continuous improvements (CI).
- Maintain GEPICs data for accuracy.
Additional Description
Physical Requirements:
- Quick response to safety instructions, alarms, and signals are a must
- Drive vehicles and equipment when needed
- Comfortably wear personal protective equipment
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods
- Navigate a busy warehouse
- Bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and reach
- May need to lift or carry materials weighing up to 40 lbs. depending on department
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Supply chain, Industrial) or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of equivalent experience (Mfg. and Supply chain)
- High level of analytical ability & problem solving where problems are unusual and difficult.
- Experience with using AutoCAD, Factory cad or equivalent, MS-Office tools (Excel, Access, Project, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of Industrial Engineering skills and techniques
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
- Previous assembly execution, understanding the principles and concepts related to material flow execution
- Minimum of 3 years of experience GMS
PLEASE NOTE:
Role subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Successful candidates must either be a U.S. Person (defined by U.S. law as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.
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