Materials Strategy Senior Manager

Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise lean material strategy for General Assembly, integrating automation and digital systems to optimize operations
• Build and maintain a multi-year automation and material-flow roadmap including IoT, data analytics, and digital twins
• Lead a high-performing team of material and automation professionals, providing coaching and performance management
• Identify and deploy advanced automation solutions such as ASRS, AMR/AGV systems, and robotic kitting
• Lead the material and automation workstream for new vehicle programs from concept through ramp-up
• Define and monitor key performance metrics including safety, delivery, inventory turns, and automation uptime
• Champion lean material flow using value stream mapping, standard work, and visual management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing with progressive responsibility
• Proven track record implementing material automation technologies (ASRS, AMR/AGV, LMS/WMS)
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and value stream mapping
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and large-scale projects
• Excellent analytical and data-driven decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in General Assembly material flow, VAA management, sequencing, and kitting
• Hands-on experience with industrial control systems and plant floor automation (PLC, IoT, vision systems)
• Background in data analytics and automation of business processes using tools like Power BI or Python
• Prior leadership experience in a global or multi-site manufacturing environment

About the Company

General Motors is a global leader in automotive innovation, working toward a vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. Our teams are redefining mobility through breakthrough hardware, intelligent software, and next-generation safety features to shape the future of transportation.