Senior Material Handling Automation Manager

GM

Hybrid
Material handling automation technologies
Develop and lead automation strategies
Integrate automation with digital systems
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 believes we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture.

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 technologies
  • Develop and lead automation strategies
  • Integrate automation with digital systems
  • Lead end-to-end automation projects
  • Process design and optimization for material flow

Nice-to-have

  • Factory of the Future concepts
  • Data-driven optimization
  • Smart warehouses
  • Continuous improvement using data

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in material handling automation
  • Experience integrating automation with WMS
  • Strong project management skills
  • Ability to travel 50% domestic + international

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter