The Role:
The 3rd-Party Manager will oversee strategic relationships with 3rd Party and Value-Added Assembly suppliers. This role ensures 3rd-party operations align with General Motors production schedules, quality standards, and cost targets while supporting the delivery of high-performance vehicles to customers worldwide. Key deliverables include representing the Wentzville Assembly Plant during new contract negotiations or modifications, as-well-as, development and execution of all phases of a Lean Material System to create the most efficient, leanest designs. This individual will work with all levels of a cross-functional team to drive continuous improvement and establish best practices.
What You’ll Do:
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Monitor adherence to recommended safety procedures and ergonomic guidelines.
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Drive implementation of material handling best practices and standardized performance metrics across all 3P&VAA operations.
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Resolve contractual and service problems as required.
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Lead and assist in the development of new initiatives, scope of work, and business cases which impact the 3rd Party & Value-Added Assembly with Global Purchasing & Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, and other departments.
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Provide on-site support for execution and readiness activities related to steady state and major launches.
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Integrate Lean Manufacturing Strategies (LMS) and GM-Manufacturing System (GMS) principles into 3P&VAA processes.
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Provide updates to Global Purchasing & Supply Chain staff, Plant Staff and Program Team.
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Drive problem solving and corrective action for throughput and quality constraints.
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Develop, track, and implement budget allocation.
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Analyze and validate 3P&VAA supplier invoices and cost recovery claims.
Your Skills & Abilities:
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Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering preferred)
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3 Years of relevant experience in Warehousing, Manufacturing and / or Supply Chain operation.
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
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Analytical ability where problems are complex.
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Knowledge of supply chain operations and processes and/or manufacturing processes
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Ability to understand and assess complex supply chain issues and lead teams in a cross functional environment to successfully resolve issues minimizing impacts to vehicle production.
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Ability to summarize critical issues with resolutions and communicate to leadership.
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Ability to be flexible and at times work extended and non-core hours to ensure issues are worked to resolution.
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Ability to problem solve constraints and implement new and innovative strategies.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge:
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Knowledge of EPS/PPS.
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Knowledge of MGO-A, VM2000/VBIMS.
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Experience working with 3rd Party or Value-Added Assembly processes.
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Experience working in an automotive/manufacturing environment.
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Deep understanding of Supply Chain functions.
