Generalmotors
Material Execution Plant Lead
Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago
Supply ChainLogisticsProcurementAutoCADMechanical DesignLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing
About the role
- This role is accountable for translating program intent into world-class material flow, scalable automation, and launch-ready execution from Contract Sign-Off (CSO) through Start of Regular Production (SORP).
- You will shape how material moves through the plant, how automation is deployed, and how lineside delivery is standardized to improve safety, labor efficiency, space utilization, and operational performance.
- Your leadership will directly influence launch success, plant readiness, and GM's ability to scale a consistent, high-performing material system across the enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end material execution for new vehicle programs from CSO through SORP, ensuring lean, launch-ready material flow across GMNA assembly plants
- Develop & track to Master Dot milestones & Deliverables
- Define and implement enterprise material flow strategies and automation roadmaps, including ASRS, AMR/AME, LMS, and other advanced material technologies
- Drive implementation of best practices. Integrate Lean Manufacturing and GM-Global Manufacturing System (GMS) principles
- Drive cross-functional execution across Engineering, Supply Chain, IT, Controls, Program Teams, and Plant Launch Teams to ensure alignment, speed, and accountability
- Lead critical analytics including Distance/Density Per Part (DPP), Part Number (DPPn), and PFEP updates to support changing program requirements and improve material efficiency
- Build material execution plans that define investment strategy, storage capacity, routing logic, and lineside presentation for each program
- Partner with IT and Controls to deploy, validate, and integrate automation systems that enable stable, scalable material operations
- Conduct layout deep dives and station-by-station reviews to ensure material flow decisions support safety, ergonomics, labor efficiency, and operational excellence
- Develop Statements of Requirements, onboard suppliers, and lead procurement and installation coordination for LMS and automation systems
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in material launch, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supply Chain within assembly or high-volume manufacturing environments
- Experience leading launch execution and implementing lean material strategies in complex plant environments
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, FactoryCAD, or equivalent layout and modeling tools
- Experience supporting automation deployment, LMS strategy, and material systems execution
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field
- Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
- Direct plant operations or launch experience in General Assembly
- Experience leading cross-functional teams, managing major milestones, and communicating progress to senior leadership
- Working knowledge of ASRS, AMR/AME, and material flow automation principles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Benefits
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- Benefits Overview
- Establish and manage execution checkbooks, benefit trackers, and standardized performance metrics to measure impact and drive continuous improvement across plants
Company info
- From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.
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