Job Description

　　This is a hybrid role and does not require employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. This position requires an employee to be onsite 3 times per week. This position has the potential for travel in North America 15-60% of the time.

　　GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

　　The Lean Materials Strategies team is looking for an energetic and passionate Continuous Improvement Engineer that will be responsible for leading annual cost reduction initiatives across all North American VAAs & LOCs. We need a bold strong leader who can understand, measure, and challenge existing processes within manufacturing facilities. A major element of this role is to coach, train, and guide supplier’s at VAA & LOCs in completing Global Material Optimization System (GMOS), Flow Planner, Auto-Cad, and APS/STDS systems.

　　Your work will involve working closely with VAA & LOC suppliers focusing on Material and Production organizations. This job will also include measuring and optimizing material kitting, sequencing, and delivery within the facility using GMOS, APS, STDS and other analytical tools. Being very proficient with Microsoft excel and PowerPoint is essential.

　　You will need to build new relationships both inside and outside of General Motors, to develop and implement initiatives to reduce waste, and to use your analytical skills to measure and most importantly challenge standardized work.

　　With these challenges, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to learn new skills, as well as influence the development of manufacturing & lean material strategies to support annual cost reduction initiatives for General Motors.

　　Job Responsibilities:

　　Coach, train, and guide supplier’s at VAA & LOCs in completing Global Material Optimization System (GMOS), Flow Planner, Auto-Cad, and APS/STDS systems

　　GMOS data analysis and thorough understanding of Microsoft office tools

　　Support material flow planning and labor efficiency improvements at VAA & LOCs

　　Implement common Industrial Engineering business practices and processes

　　Analyze time studies for Indirect and Direct operators through application of standard time data charts

　　Become an expert of the material flow plan within the LOC and VAA sites and their (Plan for Every Part)

　　Determine most efficient methods of delivering material from plant docks to final using location

　　Analyze layouts and optimize material storage locations for Receiving, Marshalling, Storage and delivery to usage location including material kitting andsequencing operations

　　Develop and apply best practices for Lean Material Strategies (LMS) to all aspects of material planning

　　Drive continuous improvement efforts through elimination of waste (reduce travel distance and total container moves)

　　Develop labor plans for annual LOC and VAA supplier productivity

　　Develop and implement plans for automation of material delivery

　　Additional Job Description

　　Required Qualifications

　　Bachelor's degree (Industrial Engineering preferred)

　　At least 4 years of basic manufacturing, assembly & propulsion processes

　　At least 2 years of experience managing material delivery and flow in a manufacturing environment

　　Experience dealing with third party LOC and VAA suppliers having familiarity with cost sheets for Continuous Improvement implementations preferred

　　Knowledge of and experience in Standard Time Data Systems (STDS), Standardized Work / Assembly Processing System (APS), GMOS and AutoCAD

　　Knowledge of work measurement and work standards

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　　• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;

　　• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;

　　• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;

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　　• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;

　　• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

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