Job Description
The Role:
Lead role at Spring Hill Manufacturing for the planning and implementation of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Can understand and articulate specific plant safety rules and ensures all WMS project team members are educated on safety policies and follow the rules.
- Understands Material Flow inside a warehouse and on the plant floor.
- Educates the plant team on WMS and its potential benefits driving accurate Annualized Direct Business Benefit (ADBB) calculation that is committed to by plant leadership.
- Links & Supports Compression strategy so that the implemented WMS works efficiently.
- Leads the operational planning for User Acceptance Testing (UAT): including developing UAT criteria, test cases, test case data and development of simulated physical environment. Continuous improvement toward standardized processes.
- Leads the plant team in developing and executing End User Training (EUT).
- Leads the operational planning for Inventory Conversion and WMS Launch (Go-Live).
- Coordinates and maintains associated hardware and equipment functionality that supports WMS.
- Plan, Execute, and Maintain WMS process and configuration interfacing with PPS, EPS, MGO, GEPICs, etc.
- Planning & Operational Support for all systems (EPS, PPS, MGO, WMS, GePICs).
- Actively participate in detail business requirements gathering and project milestones.
- Configuration due to continuous improvement processes (configuration due to kitting/sequencing cells moving or being added).
- Responsible for suggesting and implementing Quarterly Enhancements to WMS.
- Supports the implementation of GMS Principles in the WMS process design.
- Responsible for KPIs, Metrics, and Data Reporting that comes with WMS.
- Capture Lessons learned throughout all stages of the project.
- This role will be present on all shifts.
Qualifications:
- Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, plan, and organize.
- Computer skills with understanding of Microsoft Office, WebEx, SharePoint, Visio etc.
- Prominent level of analytical problem solving when problems are complex and difficult.
- High functional capability with material floor systems: MGO, RF-EPS, PPS, GePICs.
- Familiarity with: LMS Kitting/Sequencing, Scrap Processing, Material Flow.
- Experience with Manufacturing Systems and Senior Leadership Team ( SLT) implementation and execution.
- Interpersonal skills work in a cross functional environment to achieve results and drive change.
What Gives You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications / Skills):
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, and/or Information Technology.
- A strong understanding of lean material strategies, material layouts, flow planning, and supply chain processes.
- Prior experience with a WMS (preferred, not required).
- Strong analytical, computer, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with MS-Office tools (Advanced Excel / Access Preferred).
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
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• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
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