LMS Coordinator
General Motors (GM)Job Description Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.) Work Arrangement: Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Arlington, TX on a full-time basis. Relocation: This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. The Role The Lean Material Strategies Coordinator is a plant-floor Global Supply Chain (GSC) position responsible for coordinating planning, execution, & applicable training of LMS methods with key site stakeholders including but not limited to the GSC Operations, Production & Facilities Maintenance, Production, Safety, & IT teams. This position will support 3rd party supplier LMS initiatives when applicable & drive site compliance to lean material strategies that enable efficiency gains throughout site production & supply chain processes, both automated & manual. What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities) Lead & drive all GSC LMS initiatives to closure Manages Plant LMS Scorecard for compliance to target Manages Plant Material Flow Diagram for compliance to benchmark Updates & leads monthly joint LMS Wall Reviews Engages in quarterly Truck Sector LMS reviews for site execution/sharing when applicable Drive site LMS workshops to identify new efficiency gain opportunities Support GMS compliance to all principles Lead GSC WMS integration deployment sitewide Participate in all GSC CI initiatives Engage with site logistics teams to identify & drive LMS initiative efficiencies Ensure LMS initiative compliance to all safety standards Understand and consistently adhere to the National and Local Agreements between General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union Implement and follow systems that prevent reoccurrence of known issues tied to LMS method initiatives Promote safe work practices and compliance to ergonomic and G-DHS standards Motivate, train, & and develop employees to effectively perform their jobs utilizing newly standardized LMS methods Support & engage 3rd Party local suppliers to execute plant LMS initiatives Ensure team members receive adequate JIT (job instruction training) for LMS initiatives Support achievement of production schedules & product requirements by applying lean manufacturing principles with a focus on variation reduction, control costs, and achieve productivity gains Teach, coach, counsel, & mentor GSC & Production Group Leaders in their responsibilities pertaining to active & upcoming LMS initiatives Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) 3+ years of experience Global Supply Chain (GSC) or material-handling experience Kitting & Sequencing work exposure &/or direct management experience Containerization improvement exposure &/or direct management experience Knowledge of manufacturing material management processes & short-lead-time standards Advanced ability to work independently & remain self-directed Computer skills, including MGO, Word, Outlook, Excel, & PowerPoint Ability & willingness to work / rotate through all 3 shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd) Ability & willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications) Previous lean material strategies experience Manufacturing product launch experience Experience with the Global Material Optimization system tool Knowledge of lean logistics systems & methods Industrial engineering experience or familiarity Experience with Warehouse management Systems (WMS) tools/strategies Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN…