LMS Lead

General Motors; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (vacation/holidays)

Health, dental and vision benefits

Defined contribution pension plan

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Plant LMS Lead at Oshawa Assembly to support Lean Material Strategies across the plant. You will provide administrative leadership to production teams, third-party providers, and Global Purchasing, driving productivity and introducing new material delivery technologies.

The role requires a university degree or equivalent, 5+ years in manufacturing or project supervision, and strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in a related technical field.
• Min five years of experience in manufacturing or project supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership and integrity.
• Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication with partners to meet goals.
• Ability to manage multiple issues in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and SAP.
• Demonstrated ability to work on all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Drive Production, VAA, and third-party service provider results to meet GM objectives.
• Lead development of initiatives, scopes of work, and business cases with Global Purchasing and other teams.
• Implement new material delivery technologies to improve efficiency and safety.
• Own plant productivity targets through deployment of automation technologies.
• Partner to optimize automated material flow and monitor performance.
• Ensure compliance with GM audit procedures across Production, VAA, and third parties.
• Liaise with GM HQ LMS resources.
• Provide updates to plant staff and the Program Team.
• Collaborate with Industrial Engineering to optimize floor layouts and reduce DPPN.
• Work with Plant Packaging to increase standard pack density where possible.
• Complete special assignments as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Change management

Multi-tasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University degree or equivalent in technical field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vacancy Status

Yes - This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (Backfill)

Job Description

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

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

The Role

We are looking for you to take on the role of Plant LMS (Lean Material Strategies) Lead based out of our Oshawa Assembly Plant. As a member of the Global Supply Chain (GSC) team, you will provide administrative support to department leadership, third-party service providers, the assembly plant, the lean logistics provider, Global Purchasing, and Platform. This work involves a substantial amount of creativity, perception, and initiative, and requires significant latitude for independent judgment and action. This position will have immediate responsibility for appropriate functions and third-party service providers.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Drive Production, VAA (Value Added Assembler), and third-party service provider business results to meet departmental and GM objectives.


• Lead and assist in the development of new initiatives, scopes of work, and business cases that impact Production, VAA, and third-party service providers in partnership with Global Purchasing, Industrial Engineering, and other departments.


• Implement new material delivery technologies and equipment to support efficiency and safety improvements.


• Own and deliver plant productivity targets through the effective deployment, implementation, and sustainment of automation technologies supporting material delivery.


• Partner with Production, VAA, third-party service providers, Industrial Engineering, and Global Purchasing to optimize automated material flow, monitor performance, and drive corrective actions.


• Monitor Production, VAA, and third-party service provider compliance with all GM corporate audit procedures.


• Liaise with GM HQ LMS resources.


• Provide updates to plant staff and the Program Team as required.


• Work with GSC industrial engineers to optimize floor layouts, reducing DPPN.


• Work with Plant Packaging to increase standard pack density where possible.


• Complete special assignments as required.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Successful completion of a University degree or equivalent experience and education in a related technical field.


• Minimum five years of experience in manufacturing or project supervision.


• Demonstrated leadership skills and integrity.


• Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals.


• Ability to effectively manage multiple issues in a lean manufacturing environment.


• Drive to implement change and desire to improve processes.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and SAP.


• Demonstrated ability to work on all shifts.

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

• Five years of leadership experience in a manufacturing facility.


• Production, Quality, or Warehousing & Distribution Operations experience.


• Third-party contract and negotiation experience.


• Demonstrated detailed understanding of GMS Principles and GMS Operating requirements.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $97,800.00 to $146,600.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Benefits:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.


• Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.


• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.


• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.


• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you and your family.

THIS JOB IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATIONS BENEFITS. ANY RELOCATION COSTS WOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need gm immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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