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Material Control Lead
Material Control Lead-October 2024
Detroit
Oct 29, 2025
ABOUT GENERAL MOTORS
We are committed to advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all as we transition from automaker to platform innovator.
10,000+ employees
Consumer Goods & Services, Technology
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About Material Control Lead

  Job Description

  Work Arrangement:

  Position requires an employee to be onsite on a full-time basis.

  The Role:

  Factory ZERO is our first, all-electric automotive assembly plant and the blueprint of General Motors' electric future! We have a corporate vision of “Zero crashes, Zero emissions, Zero congestion.” Our most novel products like the Hummer EV and our very first autonomous vehicle, Cruise Origin will be assembled right in this facility. This requires us to employ the most upbeat, capable, and innovative talent to ensure we meet the challenges of developing the new manufacturing processes required to assemble these outstanding products! We offer a multifaceted and inclusive work environment that questions the status-quo daily to strengthen our reputation. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to learn new skills and actively play an integral role in the development of new processes here at Factory Zero.

  The Material Control Lead will lead the material office staff (GM and Ryder) on 2nd Shift. This person will manage the material flow process through banks, buffers, and visual inventory controls, ensure correct inventories for component/stamping/assembly material, support BPD/Scorecard achievement, manages annual physical inventory and internal controls compliance for their functions. May need to be flexible for rotating shifts and/or overtime as needed.

  What You’ll Do:

  Supervise, train, and develop salaried people

  Administer safety, vacation and attendance policy

  Resolves numerous issues dealing with suppliers, supplier contracts or buyer related problems

  Follow-up on problem solving initiatives related to stock discrepancies

  Interfaces with Central Office allocation on part issues as required

  Implements, monitors and maintains GMS elements

  Reviews old and processes new freight claims and elevates to GM Logistics when required

  Investigates supplier claims of unpaid bills

  Investigates duplicate receipts

  Responsible for the coordination of Material systems, modules and ensuring material on time and with the best cost analysis to keep production running

  Performs a daily audit of record adjustments including MR/DR reviews

  Responsible for stock / record balance accuracy

  Develop and implement cost savings projects

  Ensure total cost perspective is utilized

  Manages Premium Freight Forecast and reduction initiatives

  Additional Job Description

  Your Skills and Abilities:

  Minimum 3 years’ Supply Chain experience

  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

  Ability to work with others and lead/mentor them effectively

  Demonstrates ability to work autonomously with little to no direction

  What Will Give You a Competitive Edge:

  Automotive Manufacturing Experience preferred

  Preferred experience with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, plant floor material flow processes and MGO – Material Global Optimization.

  Leadership experience preferred

  ** GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE

  About GM

  Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

  Why Join Us

  We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

  Benefits Overview

  The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

  • Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;

  • Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;

  • Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;

  • Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;

  • Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;

  • Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

  Diversity Information

  General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

  We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

  Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

  GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.​

  We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about:

  Our Company (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/working-at-gm/)

  Our Culture

  How we hire​​​​​​​ (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/how-we-hire/)

  Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.

  Explore our global location s

  The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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