Full-Time

Lean Material Strategies Lead

GM Defense

Posted on 1/31/2025

General Motors

General Motors

10,001+ employees

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Financial Services

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Concord, NC, USA

This position requires full-time onsite work (4, 10's Monday-Thursday).

Category
Supply Chain Management
Warehouse Operations
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
AutoCAD
SAP Products
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

You match the following General Motors's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous assembly execution, understanding the principles and concepts related to material flow execution
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience GMS

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, serving individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company generates revenue through vehicle sales under brands like Chevrolet and Cadillac, as well as financing services via GM Financial. GM is focused on sustainability and community engagement, producing ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic and encouraging employee volunteerism. With a strong commitment to diversity and investment in electric vehicles and autonomous technologies, GM aims to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with modern advancements.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$486.7M

Headquarters

Detroit, Michigan

Founded

1908

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GM's focus on EVs aligns with the growing trend of sustainable transportation.
  • Integration of AR in vehicles enhances driver experience and safety.
  • Solid-state battery development promises increased range and safety for GM's EVs.

What critics are saying

  • Leadership instability in Cruise division affects GM's autonomous vehicle strategy.
  • Closure of GM's China plant may impact market presence and supply chain.
  • FTC's proposed order on data practices could harm GM's reputation and trust.

What makes General Motors unique

  • GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.
  • Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances GM's fuel efficiency.
  • GM's commitment to community service is evident with 187,000 hours contributed in 2018.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

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

Company News

Vogue
Feb 15th, 2025
Meta plans major investment into AI-powered humanoid robots

Meta confirmed the creation of the new team to employees on Friday (Feb 14), telling them it will be led by Marc Whitten, who resigned as chief executive officer of General Motors's Cruise self-driving car division earlier this month.

PYMNTS
Feb 14th, 2025
Report: Meta To Form Team Focused On Ai-Powered Humanoid Robots

Meta is reportedly forming a new team that will be devoted to developing artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robots.The team will be within the company’s Reality Labs hardware division, Bloomberg reported Friday (Feb. 14), citing unnamed sources. It will be led by Marc Whitten, the former CEO of General Motors’ Cruise self-driving division, and will add about 100 engineers this year.Meta did not immediately reply to PYMNTS’ request for comment.The company plans to work on its own humanoid robot hardware, with a focus on robots that can perform household chores, as well as AI, sensors, and software that could be used by a variety of companies manufacturing and selling robots, according to the report.Meta Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth wrote in an internal memo, per the report: “The core technologies we’ve already invested in and built across Reality Labs and AI are complementary to developing the advancements needed for robotics.”The company is betting that humanoid robots will not be widely available for a couple of years but that they will be a major focus for Meta and the entire tech industry, according to the report.The report came shortly after news of other companies’ efforts in projects involving robots.It was reported Wednesday (Feb. 12) that Apple is exploring humanoid and non-humanoid robots for smart home applications. The products are in the early proof-of-concept stage at Apple and mass production of any potential Apple robots would likely not start any time before 2028.On Feb. 3, it was reported that robots were among several product lines included in a trademark application filed by OpenAI

TradingKey
Feb 14th, 2025
GM closing plant in China as part of restructuring

GM closing plant in China as part of restructuring.

First Book
Feb 13th, 2025
Tomorrow's Leaders Today: Building Critical Thinking Skills

That's why First Book partnered with General Motors (GM) to create the Critical Thinking Skills & Habits series.

Dayton Reporter
Feb 13th, 2025
Bill reintroduced to restore pensions for Delphi salaried retirees

General Motors acquired Delphi but faced its own financial challenges.

INACTIVE