Material Flow Engineer

Ensure full engagement in the achievement of the Business Plan Deployment targets in safety, people, quality, responsiveness, cost, and environment, according to a standardized process using GMS tools.- Ensure full compliance with GM safety and environmental standards, conduct regular tour and assessments.- Review performance score card, participate in the daily operations meetings to track key business results, manage changes and act on deviations with the suitable problem-solving tools.- Collect, plot, and analyze material flow data from supplier to production line to capture improvement opportunities- Create development plan for material flow prioritizing opportunities according to safety risk reduction and cost optimization.- Report monthly LMS (Lean Material Strategy) score card and drive operations team (material handling, manufacturing engineering & production) for continuous improvement through the LMS committee- Reflect material flow information and LMS measurable on PFEP (Plan for Every Part).- Support in new packaging review and buy-off process, along with continuously drive for packaging improvement initiatives and/or parts distribution strategy that will lead to waste elimination, enhanced utilization, increased density, and improved overall LMS scores that leads to cost reduction.- Lead the material handling team in cross functional Kaizen events aiming for total enterprise cost reduction.- Develop material flow diagram from receiving to production line including operators and material handling equipment movements.- Work with Industrial Engineering team on Value Stream Mapping (VSM) development.- Conduct time studies for all material handling operational activities through Global Material Optimization System (GMOS), calculate and report required to run head counts.- Perform regular layered audits and act on deviation.- Assess tooling requirements and coordinate non-portfolio projects implementation with facility team.- Plan and execute IT portfolio projects implementation within the supply chain operations.- Conduct effective problem-solving affecting employees' safety and part quality related to packaging.- Ensure all packaging information are communicated and regularly maintained on Plan for Every Part (PFEP).- Represent the material handling team and coordinate material launch activities as per the Global Launch Process (GLP).- Represent the function in various activities or committees as required.**Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Competencies**- Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or any related filed- Lean-six sigma and/or PMP is a plus- Minimum of two years experience in the industrial field, preferred in material handling, supply chain operations/planning, warehousing, production, industrial or manufacturing engineering- Good ability in problem solving and project management techniques- Good command of CAD software (inventor, solid works and/or AutoCAD) are preferred- Required competencies: Lean thinking, timely decision making, driving for results, and managing through systems**About GM**Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.**Why Join Us**We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.**Diversity Information**General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteeropportunities.