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The Role:
As a member of the Global Supply Chain (GSC) team, you will be providing support to the plant utilizing lean strategies.
You will be tasked to work as One Team with VS Material & the LMS Execution Team to execute all Product Programs, manage funding for Material & LMS Launch initiatives. You will also plan and support execution of all Plant Lean Material Strategies including optimization, 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 (Responsibilities):
Implement standardize material flow and material handling processes and measure compliance to benchmark
Develop / understand long-term Material & LMS Vision for the plant
Maintain productivity scorecards & LMS Wall
Drive Material Planning Metrics (DPP & DPPN) to be applied in North America
Develop efficient Material Route Planning (GMOS), Dock Strategies, Material Flow,
Develop & track to Master Dot milestones & Deliverables
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
Drive problem solving issues for throughput and quality issues
Analyze existing operations and propose continuous improvements (CI)
Optimize floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment
Develop, track, and implement budget allocation
Facilities design, layout, and processes that reduce cost/ achieve operational efficiencies.
Provide support for execution and readiness activities related to steady state and major launches.
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
University degree or equivalent experience and education, in a related technical field.
Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing
Knowledge of basic manufacturing and assembly processes
Knowledge of Supply Chain Process
Presentation and problem solving skills with comfort in presenting findings to all levels of the organization.
High level of analytical ability, especially where problems are unusual and difficult
Ability to work across all shifts
What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications):
Industrial Engineering degree
Knowledge of work measurement/work standards, ergonomic principles, material optimization, and facility layout
Ability to develop and execute all phases of Lean Material Systems to create the most efficient, leanest designs for the entire GM Enterprise.
GM Plant Material Experience
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