Material Strategies Processing Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Material Strategies Processing Subject Matter Expert (SME)
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Job Description
Job Description
Work Arrangement
Onsite This position requires the employee to be onsite five days a week. Primary work location will be the General Motors Global Technical Center in Warren MI.
This position may requiredomestic travel up to 25%.
The Role
Shape the Future of Vehicle Assembly at General Motors!
Were seeking a forward-thinking Material Strategies Processing Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our General Assembly Manufacturing Engineering Material Planning & Strategy team. This role is pivotal in designing and executing material flow strategies for future vehicle programs across General Motors North America.
Youll lead early-stage planning in the Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP) influencing everything from layout and equipment planning to automation and Lean Material Strategies (LMS). Youll collaborate across engineering logistics robotics and plant operations to set global standards for Bill of Equipment (BOE) Bill of Process (BOP) and Bill of Operations (BOO).
What Youll Do
Develop and implement internal General Assembly material strategies: flow routing storage mobile equipment containerization kitting sequencing and Plan for Every Part (PFEP).
Conduct floor space dock and material flow analyses; design layouts for Central Material Area (CMA) kit cells and sequence cells.
Build business cases for warehousing and automation investments.
Define and standardize material planning metrics across North American assembly plants.
Support launch teams and provide technical guidance during Manufacturing Vehicle Build events.
Integrate Lean Manufacturing Global Manufacturing System (GMS) and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) into future programs.
Ensure safety and ergonomic compliance; provide on-site support during major launches.
Drive best practices and performance metrics across General Assembly operations.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelors degree in Engineering (Material Industrial Packaging) or equivalent.
46 years of experience in supply chain planning material flow engineering launch execution or automated material handling systems.
Proficiency in AutoCAD FactoryCAD and Microsoft Office tools.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to manage ambiguity and lead cross-functional initiatives.
Willingness to travel up to 25% and support program development and launch execution.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Masters in supply chain management Operations Management Logistics Operations Robotics Engineering or Equivalent
Working level experience at a Vehicle Assembly Plant
Familiarity with GM systems: Manufacturing General Operations (MGO) Plant Production System (PPS) Global Enterprise Production Information and Control System (GEPICS) and Scheduling Execution Platform (SEP).
Project Management Professional Certification
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
