Advanced Material Planning Lead at General Motors

Warren, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense, Automotive, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree (Material, Packaging, Industrial) or equivalent work experience
  • 3+ years of experience in advance material planning
  • U.S. citizenship required to comply with federal government contract provision expressly restricting role to U.S. citizens
  • Candidate must either be a U.S. Person (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
  • Expertise in Lean Material Strategy (LMS) principles
  • Technical knowledge and ability in GMS principles
  • Develop & track to Master Dot milestones & Deliverables
  • Proficient with AutoCAD, Factory

Responsibilities

  • Developing and aligning with the long-term Material and LMS (Lean Material Strategy) vision for current production facilities and future expansions
  • Planning and supporting the execution of plant-wide lean material strategies, including material flow and routing, storage space requirements, mobile equipment planning, layout development, kitting and small lot strategies, sequencing and PFEP (Plan for Every Part)
  • Creation of novel solutions to complex problems relating to a low volume, high variety, small footprint production
  • Creation of a material flow concept focusing on core principles of flexibility, scalability, and low cost
  • Plan and execute new warehouse facilities
  • Creation of the 4 Walls Material Plan For Every Part (PFEP)
  • Definition of the sequence of deliveries of material to the production line
  • Planning of lineside presentation plan strategy (Direct to Line, Flow Rack, Kitting)
  • Supporting the Supply Chain team in Bank planning, including non-standardized delivery sequences in addition to regular delivery cadence
  • Definition, Scoping, Quote Gathering, Procurement, and Deployment of all plant material equipment necessary for a successful program launch (Flow Racking, Kit Carts, Bins, Containers, High Bay racking, etc.)
  • Definition and procurement of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) working alongside GM LLC resources
  • Creation of kit cart plans and kitting requirements including detailed slotting plans
  • Definition of kit cart loops, and level loading plans
  • Layout planning of the relevant material storage areas High Bay, Bulk Floor, Material Kitting, and Gantry areas
  • Initial planning and allocation of parts to planned locations (DLOC/ULOC)
  • Manage Facility layouts, working closely with all facets of the plant to coordinate, create, review, and maintain all plant auto cad layouts - ensuring layout efficiency as well as future space protection
  • Planning, direction, definition of dock turn strategies (ensuring dock capacitation and equipment aligned)
  • Definition of IT requirements necessary to execute plan vision
  • Definition of material storage plan and process for managing GMD part Sustainment orders
  • Supervising the creation and maintenance of GMOS studies
  • Definition of future material space requirements based on very broad high level data streams

Skills

Material Planning
Lean Material Strategy
PFEP
Supply Chain Management
Material Flow
Warehouse Planning
Kitting
Sequencing
Lineside Presentation
Bank Planning

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$486.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Flexible Work Hours
Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.
Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.
Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.
GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.
GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.
Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.
Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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