Senior Material Handling Automation Manager

General Motors

Warren, United States
Hybrid
Material handling automation expertise
Warehouse automation technologies
Process design and optimization
The Material Handling & LOC Automation Lead is responsible for defining and executing GM’s automation strategy for warehouse and material flow operations

Job Summary

  • The Material Handling & LOC Automation Lead is responsible for defining and executing GM’s automation strategy for warehouse and material flow operations.
  • This role oversees the development, standardization, and deployment of scalable automation solutions across LOCs in US, Canada and Mexico, ensuring strong business impact, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.
  • GM is committed to a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and embraces the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Matching Summary

The Material Handling & LOC Automation Lead is responsible for defining and executing GM’s automation strategy for warehouse and material flow operations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Material Handling Automation Expertise
  • Warehouse Automation Technologies
  • Process Design and Optimization
  • Project Management Skills
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Factory of the Future Concepts
  • Data-driven Optimization
  • Smart Warehouses
  • Continuous Improvement

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 5+ years of material handling automation experience
  • Experience integrating automation with WMS
  • Experience with material flow and automation technologies
  • Experience with process design and launch
  • Ability to travel 50% domestic + international

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