Material Shift Leader

GM•Lansing, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Role: The Lansing Delta Assembly Materials Shift Lead is a people leader position, responsible for leading a team during Launch of Vehicle Assembly and providing employee development and training. They will drive the performance management process while managing efficient organizational structure. It is critical that the Shift Leader executes deliverables in support of the supply chain organization's business objectives. This position communicates to all levels of the organization, within the function as well as other functions and suppliers. This position is also responsible for supporting relationship management with logistic suppliers and service providers. This position will collaborate with all the production teams and support their needs and requirements, while contributing to the development of LDT's cultural cohesion. Work involves a considerable amount of initiative in decision making and is accompanied by a high level of independent judgment.

Requirements

5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
High functional capability with supply chain floor systems – MGO, EPS, PPS, VBIMS, GEPICS, WMS, etc.
Experience with Automated Material Delivery Systems
Strong understanding of supply chain and lean material processes; Logistics (LLP processes), Receiving, Internal Material Flow, Scrap, Obsolescence, etc.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, effective project planning in terms of resources, strategies, cost, and time, with ability to meet project timelines
Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals
Previous experience supervising/leading salaried employees
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Ability to be flexible and at times work extended and non-core hours to ensure issues are worked to resolution
Ability to travel to plant locations when required for onsite support of launch and build-out (minimal)

Nice To Haves

7+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or another Business-related field
Prior experience with varied Supply Chain office and floor assignments
Multi plant and/or multi-functional experience
Experience/knowledge of GM Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS)
Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Process (CIP)
Experience with GMS SLT implementation and execution
Experience working in Supply Chain
Experience managing batch build strategies

Responsibilities

Ability to understand and assess complex supply chain issues and lead teams in a cross functional environment to successfully resolve issues minimizing impacts to vehicle production
Assess supplier schedules and impact on vehicle assembly production
Ability to summarize critical issues with resolutions and communicate to leadership
Handle very complex capacity constraint issues to resolution with goal to eliminate potential plant disruptions and reduce premium transportation
Analyze metrics supporting supplier critical issues or sufficiency plan resolution
Responsible for material flow activity (the physical movement of material from receipt through shipment)
Audits department records for employees, Safety documents, Ergonomics, Suggestions, Grievances, Training, Vacation, Attendance and overtime
Implements, monitors and maintains GMS initiatives
Assures compliance to internal control procedures
Supports production organization
Develops standardized work
Maintains clean housekeeping standard and applies 5S
Develops subordinates
Develops and maintains labor relationships
Manages floor operation
Ensures the material personnel are available for hazardous material training
Coordinates development of the BPD for floor operations
Communicates BPD requirements to staff members
Follows up and prepares required documentation for BPD reporting
Participates in department/functional Gap Closures Planning Process
Documents plans/ideas for future years BPD
Monitor the scorecard reporting process for input into Gap Closure Planning for current and future years
Provides input into budget development based on annual plans
Reviews and approves manpower plans (GMOS)