Industry :: Automotive

Job title :: Group Leader (Production- Global Supply Chain)

Pay Rate :: Open to discussion (Based on experience)

Duration :: 50 Weeks Contract (Possible Extension OR Permanent)

Location :: Detroit, MI 48211 (ONSITE)

Shift :: (Should be available for any Shift based on requirement)

Key Responsibilities:

General:

• Ensure all necessary data/information for flawless material flow is available.
• Coordinate material flow activities across departments.
• Support achievement of BPD/Scorecard metrics.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls within the material flow function.

Safety:

• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures in material handling.

People:

• Collaborate with material supervisors to support daily operations.
• Assist stockmen with inventory and material management.
• Communicate receiving processes to unloading and receiving areas.

Quality:

• Ensure accurate inventories for components, press, and assembly materials through proper inventory control processes.
• Interface with suppliers, LLP, and plant personnel to resolve material-related issues.
• Monitor pull systems through periodic audits.
• Evaluate the PPS Concerned Parts Report daily and take necessary action.
• Follow up on Alarm 2 and Alarm 5 alerts as part of the 5 Alarm Process.
• Resolve floor issues such as min/max conditions, packaging compliance, labeling discrepancies, and part misuse.
• Investigate and resolve supplier non-conformances and manage part buffers using regional tools.
• Participate in the PFEP team and manage source changes.
• Investigate material discrepancies such as record errors, part misuse, specification issues, unaccounted scrap, or potential theft.
• Maintain plant material records and supplier parameters.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and GMS elements.
• Perform receiving/material receipt analysis and follow up on discrepancies.

Responsiveness:

• Work with plant teams to process Aftersales/Service parts orders based on system requirements.

Cost Management:

• Investigate premium transportation issues and perform MR analysis.
• Verify carrier claim validity and assist in resolving logistics-related issues.
• Manage supplier over shipments and coordinate material returns.
• Coordinate inter-plant and SPO sales as well as inventory disposal.
• Support floor activities, counts, and operations readiness, including collaboration with third-party partners.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required. A degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of material flow and inventory management (must have).
• Familiarity with container packaging management (nice to have).
• Experience with receiving processes, audits, and engineering change data transfers (MGO/SAP).
• Ability to perform supplier evaluations and manage pick-up sheet process adherence.