Automation Coordinator

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GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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The Automation Coordinator is a plant-floor Global Supply Chain (GSC) position responsible for coordinating planning, deployment, execution, training, & day to day sustainment of autonomous equipment with key site stakeholders, ie the GSC Floor Team, Maintenance, Production, Safety, Security, & IT.  This position will also be responsible for engaging in driving timely repair activities via the onsite 3rd Party Fleet Repair team and facilitating the onboarding of new GSC Automation Attendants, aka 1st Responders, when open positions require backfills to ensure takt time targets for each route & vendor are achieved successfully across all (3) shifts.  The role supports GSC autonomous mobile robots (AMR), such as Kuka AMRs, Seegrid tuggers, Oceaneering AFT's and related GSC automated fleet-management systems.

• →Actively engaged in all GSC autonomous mobile equipment project feasibility planning, deployment readiness, execution, & workforce integration with various levels of responsibility per phase
• →Drive short & long term hardware, software, fleet-management, and interface troubleshooting tasks to closure
• →Develop skills as site GSC Automation SME via OEM training opportunities & onsite engagement with the Autonomous Material Deployment & Body ME execution teams
• →Serve as knowledge liaison to Production, Maintenance, IE, Facilities & IT business partners
• →Facilitate & support GSC workforce knowledge, proficiency, & adherence to autonomous equipment engagement
• →Proficiently operate autonomous equipment in manual & auto-mode
• →Prioritize various equipment performance issues to minimize & eliminate production downtime occurrences
• →Escalate & drive long term solutions for safety concerns
• →Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• →Coordinate open issues troubleshooting with fleet maintenance, plant engineering, AMD deployment members, & vendor OEMs
• →Schedule or coordinate change order activities
• →Investigate recurring faults and support corrective-action plans with key stakeholders
• →Drive daily, weekly, and monthly pre-operation tasks through the Automation Attendants & Fleet Repair 3rd Party
• →Support current product & future planning groups

• 4+ years of experience Global Supply Chain (GSC) or material-handling experience
• 1+ years of direct experience planning, deploying, & managing autonomous or industrial material handling robotics
• Ability & willingness to work / rotate through all 3 shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
• Ability & willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed
• Physical ability to perform all job duties
• Knowledge of material-management processes and short-lead-time standards
• Advanced ability to work independently and remain self-directed
• Strong oral, written, & planning communication skills

• Computer skills, including MGO, Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel 10% of the time or higher based on business needs domestically and/or internationally.

• Working knowledge of GMS Principles & Lean Material Strategies
• Familiarity with GSC systems, processes, principles & ME controls solutions
• Depth of experience supporting continuous improvement or effective practical problem-solving initiatives
• Experience working with a union workforce
• Proficient navigating AutoCad
• Manufacturing product launch experience
• Experience handling several time-sensitive priorities at once
• Experience with web-based tools, user interfaces, or HMIs

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