Job Description
Sponsorship:
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 INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
Work Arrangement:
Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Arlington, TX on a full-time basis.
Relocation:
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
The Role
The Automation Coordinator is a plant-floor Global Supply Chain (GSC) position responsible for coordinating planning, deployment, execution, training, & day to day sustainment of autonomous equipment with key site stakeholders, ie the GSC Floor Team, Maintenance, Production, Safety, Security, & IT. This position will also be responsible for engaging in driving timely repair activities via the onsite 3rd Party Fleet Repair team and facilitating the onboarding of new GSC Automation Attendants, aka 1st Responders, when open positions require backfills to ensure takt time targets for each route & vendor are achieved successfully across all (3) shifts. The role supports GSC autonomous mobile robots (AMR), such as Kuka AMRs, Seegrid tuggers, Oceaneering AFT's and related GSC automated fleet-management systems.
What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)
Actively engaged in all GSC autonomous mobile equipment project feasibility planning, deployment readiness, execution, & workforce integration with various levels of responsibility per phase
Drive short & long term hardware, software, fleet-management, and interface troubleshooting tasks to closure
Develop skills as site GSC Automation SME via OEM training opportunities & onsite engagement with the Autonomous Material Deployment & Body ME execution teams
Serve as knowledge liaison to Production, Maintenance, IE, Facilities & IT business partners
Facilitate & support GSC workforce knowledge, proficiency, & adherence to autonomous equipment engagement
Proficiently operate autonomous equipment in manual & auto-mode
Prioritize various equipment performance issues to minimize & eliminate production downtime occurrences
Escalate & drive long term solutions for safety concerns
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Coordinate open issues troubleshooting with fleet maintenance, plant engineering, AMD deployment members, & vendor OEMs
Schedule or coordinate change order activities
Investigate recurring faults and support corrective-action plans with key stakeholders
Drive daily, weekly, and monthly pre-operation tasks through the Automation Attendants & Fleet Repair 3rd Party
Support current product & future planning groups
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
4+ years of experience Global Supply Chain (GSC) or material-handling experience
1+ years of direct experience planning, deploying, & managing autonomous or industrial material handling robotics
Ability & willingness to work / rotate through all 3 shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
Ability & willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed
Physical ability to perform all job duties
Knowledge of material-management processes and short-lead-time standards
Advanced ability to work independently and remain self-directed
Strong oral, written, & planning communication skills
Computer skills, including MGO, Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel 10% of the time or higher based on business needs domestically and/or internationally.
What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications)
Working knowledge of GMS Principles & Lean Material Strategies
Familiarity with GSC systems, processes, principles & ME controls solutions
Depth of experience supporting continuous improvement or effective practical problem-solving initiatives
Experience working…