Job Description

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Concord, North Carolina on a full-time basis

Pending PLEASE NOTE: Role subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Successful candidates must either be a U.S. Person (defined by U.S. law as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.

Sponsorship: 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 Defense:
GM Defense delivers integrated vehicles, power and propulsion, and autonomy and connectivity solutions to global defense, security, and government markets. The exceptional reliability of GM Defense’s technologies results from decades of proven performance and billions of dollars spent in independent research and development by its parent, General Motors, a world leader in global design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities. For more information, please visit www.gmdefensellc.com.

The Role:
The Plant Packaging Engineer's focus is to drive operational performance for Logistics, Manufacturing and Supply Chain. The Plant Packaging Engineer takes inputs from multiple stakeholders, understanding supply chain & manufacturing constraints to develop a robust packaging solution to support on site and outbound service part operations. This involves a high level of independent judgment, strategic vision, detailed analysis, technical understanding of manufacturing process, and outstanding communication skills. The Packaging Engineer will be the first point of contact for container flow and packaging issues.

What You Will Do:

• Support Program Launch:
  • Coordinate and hold pre-concept container design reviews with plant core team members prior to General Motors Defense Container Buyoff Meetings.
  • Attend all General Motors Defense Specialized Container Buyoff Meetings as the main plant representative responsible for accepting or declining proposed container designs.
  • Interface with production operators and material coordinators to validate initial needs production intent containers and provide timely feedback to GMD team for specialized containers.
  • Collaborate with GMD Packaging Program Lead to review all container system sizes.

• Develop In-House Container Fleet:
  • Design and develop sequencing and in-process containers.
  • Coordinate and conduct internal plant packaging engineer container buyoffs with Ergonomics, Production, Quality and Manufacturing.
  • Procure and track delivery of in-house containers.
  • Financial tracking for new projects.

• Maintain Packaging Plan For Every Part:
  • Ensure all packaging plans are compliant and approved based on GMD1738 specifications.
  • Maintain packaging within GMD Systems (i.e. MGO, PSAP) to ensure there is a documented Plan for Every Part.
  • Resolve any container related discrepancies in GMD systems.
  • Review and approve all supplier packaging change requests.
  • Perform onsite packaging validation.

• Container Return and Issue Resolution:
  • Develop and Coordinate a Container Return/Flow process for GM Defense.
  • Investigate container shortages.
  • Coordinate container repair, scrap, recycling, and re-use.
  • Function as liaison between Assembly and GMD Central Office team for any container related issues.

• Improve Packaging and Implement Process:
  • Investigate and help resolve expendable/returnable container issues within the plant.
  • Perform productivity improvement reviews with Logistics and provide update to Material Lead.
  • Analyze current packaging to identify potential improvements and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Part Supplier and Purchasing to implement.
  • Cross functional development and compliance of Small Lot Packaging requirements.
  • Develop process and issue SPPS (Supplier Practical Problem Solving) recovery to suppliers for non-compliant packaging issues.
  • Assist GMD Supplier Quality Engineer in the investigation of packaging related quality issues/supplier complaints.
  • Develop Processes and Procedures for Plant Packaging Engineer.

• Develop Outbound Service Packaging:
  • Develop and maintain commercial packaging plans to support sustainment shipments.
  • Support in Plant Sustainment team when packaging issues arise.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of work experience in Packaging and/or Supply Chain management
• Ability to lead problem solving activities and manage project timelines.
• Capability to concurrently manage multiple cost savings operational improvement projects and initiatives.
• Ability to analyze basic financial data and identify cost drivers.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative cross functional team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications): :

• 5+ years of direct experience in Supply Chain Management and/or Manufacturing experience.
• Experience in low volume manufacturing
• Previous experience in Defense Industry and/or Government Contracting experience.

Pending PLEASE NOTE: Role subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Successful candidates must either be a U.S. Person (defined by U.S. law as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.

Sponsorship: 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.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. Pending

Benefits:

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

About GM

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Why Join Us

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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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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