Vs Lean Material Execution Lead

**Job Description**:This is an onsite role.

What you will

do:**Position Overview - **This _position is a unique opportunity to influence the way we as General Motors operate material flow in our assembly plants and lead the factory of future material flow implementation. As a Material Execution Lead, you will be responsible to lead future program material launch execution, implement material strategies & automation in general assembly sites. Work with cross functional team to setup efficient and lean material flow.**What You'll Do (Responsibilities)**:- Collaborate with cross functional teams and work as ‘One Team’ to execute new Product Programs changes, develop business case for material strategies & automation initiatives. Develop long-term material flow vision for Automation & LMS implementation in assembly plants.- Lead future program material planning & execution from CSO to post SORP (steady state).- Coordinate with cross functional teams to execute lean material strategies & automation in GMNA assembly plants.- Support automation (ASRS, AMR/AME, etc.) planning & execution.- Develop a detailed plan for future program material execution, investment and material storage space requirements.- Develop material & LMS layouts for GA 4-walls/onsite LOC.- Perform DPP/DPPN analysis.- Maintain/update PFEP for future program changes.- Forecast and manage checkbooks for material execution funds.- Participate in GA conveyor and tooling layout deep dives to address material flow challenges.- Support indirect headcount validation for future programs material flow & LMS.- Maintain execution master dot and benefits Trackers (LMS and Material headcount savings)- Support plant launch team & IE’s to set up parts routing, STS/TIS for LMS execution.- Participate in station-by-station reviews to ensure most efficient lineside material presentation to Mfg.

Operators.- Develop SOR and coordinate with GM purchasing to onboard strategic suppliers, procure LMS/Automation equipment.- Participate in leadership review onsite for material launch readiness.- Manage contract IIE resources, work assignments & deliverables.- Drive best practices and standardized performance metrics across all GMNA assembly plants.**Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)**- Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ME, Supply chain, Industrial) or equivalent experience- Minimum 5 years of equivalent experience (Mfg. and Supply chain)- Ability to work independently.- Knowledge of basic manufacturing, supply chain and assembly processes.- 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)**What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)**- GM plant operations experience- Previous experience as Project Lead, with the ability to coordinate resources, provide leadership updates, report status, and track timelines.- Exposure to automation execution, understanding the principles and concepts related to material flow automation.- High level of communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to present findings to all levels of the organization.**GM Behaviors**:- Customer Focus / One Team / It’s on Me**Special notes**:- Extended working hours, and varying shift schedules may be required to support Program Development and Launch Execution.**Additional Job Description**:**Management Level**:7**:**Additional Job Description**:Just so you know diversity and inclusion are our strengths. We respect and value what each individual contribution to our team, including their origin, education, sex, race, ethnic group, sexual orientation, gender expression and / or identity, religious context, age, generation, and disability. We believe that our ability to meet the needs and expectations of an increasingly diverse and global customer base is closely linked to the diversity and inclusion that we experience within General Motors.**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.**Diversity Information**:General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimin