The Material Group Lead position at General Motors Defense in Australia & New Zealand requires a leader to manage material handling teams and ensure efficient material flow in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on safety, inventory management, and team leadership, with a preference for candidates with prior leadership experience and familiarity with lean manufacturing practices
Job Summary
Provides frontline leadership for material handling teams in a General Motors Defense manufacturing environment, owning safe and reliable material flow to the line.
Leads daily manpower and scheduling, and manages SPQRCE performance through GMS tools including BPD, layered audits, standardized work, and practical problem solving.
Champions a safety-first culture through various safety processes and ensures completion of required training for team members.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
The Material Group Lead position at General Motors Defense in Australia & New Zealand requires a leader to manage material handling teams and ensure efficient material flow in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on safety, inventory management, and team leadership, with a preference for candidates with prior leadership experience and familiarity with lean manufacturing practices.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Material flow to the line
Daily manpower and scheduling
SPQRCE performance management
Safety first culture
Material availability to the line
GMS tools and practical problem solving
Nice-to-have
Cross-functional collaboration
Continuous improvement focus
Change management support
Key Requirements
2+ years of experience in manufacturing, material handling, logistics or supply chain
Demonstrated knowledge of material flow and inventory control practices
Strong coaching and communication skills
Must be a U.S. Person or eligible for export control authorization
Work Rights
Must be a U.S. Person or eligible for export control authorization