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This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Lansing Delta on a full-time basis.

The Role

The Material Shift Lead (SL) will be responsible for leading a team and providing employee development and training. The Material SL will drive the performance management process as well as manage an efficient organizational structure. It is crucial that the Material SL 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 is a people leader position and will have direct reports. This position will work cross functionally with all of the production teams and support their needs and requirements. Work involves a considerable amount of initiative in decision making and is accompanied by a high level of independent judgment.

What You'll Do (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

Collaborate cross functionally to develop creative solutions

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

Supervises floor operation

Ensures the material personnel are compliant 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)

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

5-7 years of experience working in a manufacturing/GSC environment

High functional capability with supply chain floor systems – MGO, EPS, PPS, PPD, VBIMS, GEPICS, WMS, etc.

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

Ability to be flexible and at times work extended and non-core hours to ensure issues are worked to resolution

Ability to rotate shifts

What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

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 materials



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