LMS Coordinator

General Motors • Arlington, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lean Material Strategies Coordinator is a plant-floor Global Supply Chain (GSC) position responsible for coordinating the planning, execution, and applicable training of LMS methods with key site stakeholders, including GSC Operations, Production and Facilities Maintenance, Safety, and IT teams. The role supports third-party supplier LMS initiatives when applicable and drives site compliance with lean material strategies to improve efficiency across automated and manual production and supply chain processes.

The successful candidate is expected to work onsite in Arlington, Texas on a full-time basis. The position may be eligible for relocation benefits. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of Global Supply Chain (GSC) or material-handling experience.
• Exposure to and/or direct management experience with kitting and sequencing work.
• Exposure to and/or direct management experience with containerization improvements.
• Knowledge of manufacturing material management processes and short-lead-time standards.
• Advanced ability to work independently and remain self-directed.
• Computer skills, including MGO, Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability and willingness to work or rotate through all three shifts (first, second, and third).
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous lean material strategies experience.
• Manufacturing product launch experience.
• Experience with the Global Material Optimization system tool.
• Knowledge of lean logistics systems and methods.
• Industrial engineering experience or familiarity.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) tools or strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive all GSC LMS initiatives to closure.
• Manage the Plant LMS Scorecard to ensure compliance with targets.
• Manage the Plant Material Flow Diagram to ensure compliance with benchmarks.
• Update and lead monthly joint LMS Wall Reviews.
• Participate in quarterly Truck Sector LMS reviews for site execution and sharing when applicable.
• Lead site LMS workshops to identify new efficiency opportunities.
• Support GMS compliance with all principles.
• Lead sitewide GSC WMS integration deployment.
• Participate in all GSC continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with site logistics teams to identify and drive efficiencies through LMS initiatives.
• Ensure LMS initiatives comply with all safety standards.
• Understand and consistently follow the National and Local Agreements between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union.
• Implement and follow systems that prevent recurrence of known issues related to LMS method initiatives.
• Promote safe work practices and compliance with ergonomic and G-DHS standards.
• Motivate, train, and develop employees to perform their jobs effectively using newly standardized LMS methods.
• Support and engage local third-party suppliers in executing plant LMS initiatives.
• Ensure team members receive adequate job instruction training (JIT) for LMS initiatives.
• Support production schedules and product requirements by applying lean manufacturing principles focused on variation reduction, cost control, and productivity gains.
• Teach, coach, counsel, and mentor GSC and Production Group Leaders on their responsibilities for active and upcoming LMS initiatives.

Benefits

• The job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
• GM provides well-being support at work and at home; further benefits information is available through its Total Rewards resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed