Material Shift Leader

Supply Chain Floor Team Leader

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 Orion, MI on a full-time basis.

The Role

This person will be responsible as the leader of the Supply Chain floor team. This position is a people leader position and will have direct reports. The 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

• 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 PS05 and PS15 workplace safety systems
• 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 available 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
• Involves department Business Planner where appropriate
• 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)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or another Business-related field or related experience
• 7+ years of Supply Chain experience.
• High functional capability with supply chain floor systems MGO, EPS, PPS, VBIMS, GEPICS, WMS, etc.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and lean material processes; Logistics (LLP processes), Receiving, Internal Material Flow, Scrap, Obsolescence, etc.
• Experience with GMS SLT implementation and execution
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, effective project planning in terms of resources, strategies, cost, and time, with ability to meet project timelines
• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex
• Knowledge of work measurement and work standards
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing and assembly processes
• Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area required
• Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals required
• Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project
• Coordinates input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions
• Keeps abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise
• Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities
• Ability to travel 15% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) or Calibrator status GMS Short Lead Time (SLT) business processes and procedures
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) with an emphasis on Lean Material Strategies (LMS)