Automation Coordinator

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 Automation Coordinator is a plant-floor Global Supply Chain (GSC) position responsible for coordinating planning deployment execution training & day to day sustainment of autonomous equipment with key site stakeholders ie the GSC Floor Team Maintenance Production Safety Security & IT. This position will also be responsible for engaging in driving timely repair activities via the onsite 3rd Party Fleet Repair team and facilitating the onboarding of new GSC Automation Attendants aka 1st Responders when open positions require backfills to ensure takt time targets for each route & vendor are achieved successfully across all (3) shifts. The role supports GSC autonomous mobile robots (AMR) such as Kuka AMRs Seegrid tuggers Oceaneering AFTs and related GSC automated fleet-management systems.

What Youll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Actively engaged in all GSC autonomous mobile equipment project feasibility planning deployment readiness execution & workforce integration with various levels of responsibility per phase
• Drive short & long term hardware software fleet-management and interface troubleshooting tasks to closure
• Develop skills as site GSC Automation SME via OEM training opportunities & onsite engagement with the Autonomous Material Deployment & Body ME execution teams
• Serve as knowledge liaison to Production Maintenance IE Facilities & IT business partners
• Facilitate & support GSC workforce knowledge proficiency & adherence to autonomous equipment engagement
• Proficiently operate autonomous equipment in manual & auto-mode
• Prioritize various equipment performance issues to minimize & eliminate production downtime occurrences
• Escalate & drive long term solutions for safety concerns
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate open issues troubleshooting with fleet maintenance plant engineering AMD deployment members & vendor OEMs
• Schedule or coordinate change order activities
• Investigate recurring faults and support corrective-action plans with key stakeholders
• Drive daily weekly and monthly pre-operation tasks through the Automation Attendants & Fleet Repair 3rd Party
• Support current product & future planning groups

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 4 years of experience Global Supply Chain (GSC) or material-handling experience
• 1 years of direct experience planning deploying & managing autonomous or industrial material handling robotics
• Ability & willingness to work / rotate through all 3 shifts (1st 2nd & 3rd)
• Ability & willingness to work overtime weekends holidays etc. as needed
• Physical ability to perform all job duties
• Knowledge of material-management processes and short-lead-time standards
• Advanced ability to work independently and remain self-directed
• Strong oral written & planning communication skills

• Computer skills including MGO Word Outlook Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel 10% of the time or higher based on business needs domestically and/or internationally.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications)

• Working knowledge of GMS Principles & Lean Material Strategies
• Familiarity with GSC systems processes principles & ME controls solutions
• Depth of experience supporting continuous improvement or effective practical problem-solving initiatives
• Experience working with a union workforce
• Proficient navigating AutoCad
• Manufacturing product launch experience
• Experience handling several time-sensitive priorities at once
• Experience with web-based tools user interfaces or HMIs

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.

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