3P&VAA Manager

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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

The Role:  
As a 3P&VAA Manager, you'll be responsible as the single point contact/liaison to coordinate all activities between the ASSY plant and VAA. Key Deliverables will be to represent the ASSY plant on new contract negotiations or modifications with development and execution of all phases of a Lean Material System to create the most efficient, leanest designs. This position is responsible for executing deliverables in support of the supply chain's organization's business objectives.  

What You'll do:  

Program & Deliverable Timing

• Manages the creation and completion of the VAA Master-dot
• Communicates or organizes the communication of VAA status to plant staff and Global VAA team

• Works with Material Launch Manager to help coordinate and validate the material plan for VAA
• Manages the completion of the RV (Readiness Verification) checklist
• Coordinates quality planning and plant quality interface
• Holds VAA accountable for reaching agreed upon targets

Process Validation

• Ensures that the VAA validation plan supports the acceleration schedules and comprehends the plant build restrictions
• Coordinates MVB builds with Plant Emphasizing Safety, Quality and Thru-Put
• Provides support for VAA construction of layout tooling plans
• Supports Matching activities

Education and Training

• Works with VAA to develop a training plan that supports flawless execution
• Implements and shares lessons learned from previous program executions
• Ensures VAA is actively participating in Process Verification Builds
• Responsible to collaborate with VAA for completion of Slow Build and System Validation Build activities

Administration

• Provides leadership to VAA execution team
• Coordinates VAA to General Motors Deliverables
• Establishes VAA participation with Pre- Production