Global Supply Chain Area Leader - Grand Rapids COMP - Grand Rapids COMP

Job Description

On-site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis

The Role:

Has general supervisory responsibility over a large group of employees engaged in plant production operations, including Group Leaders, Team Leaders and Team Members. Work involves the coordination of a number of operations involving the ability to make decisions within the limits of general practices and policies. Work performed under general supervision, while exercising a high level of independent judgment.

What You'll Do:

• Ensure safe work practices are being adhered to appropriately.
• Take leadership role in Workplace Safety Systems (WSS) as it pertains to mobile equipment Performance Standards
• Monitor daily shipping and receiving activity; including dangerous goods
• Ensure inventory integrity
• Actively contribute, and in some instances lead, initiatives to overall material handling efficiency improvements (LMS)
• Lead team with Global Manufacturing System (GMS – lean manufacturing) initiatives with focus on Short Lead Team (SLT) principle
• Maintain and expand upon team oriented environment
• Build relationships with cross-functional Area Leaders to ensure consistent management activities are taking place.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• ·Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience

• ·3+ years of supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

• ·5+ yeas of experience in a manufacturing environment

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Previous experience in a supply chain environment in a manufacturing environment
• Completion of recommended corporate training programs

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

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.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• 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.

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 volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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