Supervisor, VAA Strategy and Planning

Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. From breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features, we are turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard.

As Supervisor, VAA Strategy and Planning , you will play a key role in shaping the future of Value Added Assemblers (VAA) across program planning, cost optimization, supplier strategy, and manufacturing integration. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for advancing VAA strategy in support of new vehicle programs, plant integration, and enterprise cost performance.

You will also serve as a critical link across Manufacturing Engineering, program teams, suppliers, finance, purchasing, and plant stakeholders to ensure VAA strategies are aligned, executable, and financially

competitive.

What You’ll Do

Lead VAA strategy and planning for new vehicle launches and ongoing business needs

Serve as the primary point of contact for VAA planning, strategy, and cross-functional issue resolution

Provide leadership and direction to a team responsible for VAA planning deliverables, business processes, and strategic execution

Drive cost target development for VAA modules, including capital, tooling, M&E, launch, and trial part cost assumptions

Build and enhance costing tools, templates, and databases to improve forecast accuracy and support future program planning

Support sourcing strategy development, including supplier footprint optimization, single-sourcing evaluations, and business case development

Integrate VAA headcount, steady-state, and related operating metrics into enterprise tools, scorecards, and manufacturing reporting systems

Partner with Manufacturing Integration Managers, Manufacturing Excellence, Finance, Purchasing, and program teams to align VAA assumptions with plant and enterprise objectives

Provide VAA subject matter expertise during technical reviews, sourcing reviews, and program planning discussions

Coordinate and support PFMEA workshops, process reviews, and standardized work development across VAA-related activities

Establish, maintain, and continuously improve VAA processes, timelines, RASICs, work instructions, and governance documents

Ensure VAA content is represented in design, manufacturing, and launch discussions with plants, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders

Support execution teams by defining critical planning inputs, control documentation, and readiness expectations early and ensuring on-time delivery

Build strong working relationships with plant teams, third-party suppliers, and internal functional partners to drive accountability and collaboration

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience

5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, program planning, launch, industrial engineering, supplier strategy, or related disciplines

Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving alignment across multiple stakeholders

Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills

Experience in cost development, business case support, or financial analysis tied to manufacturing or supplier operations

Strong communication, presentation, and team leadership skills

Experience developing processes, tools, or standardized work to improve operational consistency and decision-making

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced program environment

Willingness to travel to assembly plants and supplier facilities as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with VAA commodities, module sourcing, or third-party assembly operations

Strong understanding of manufacturing launch processes and supplier integration

Experience with capital, tooling, and M&E cost estimation

Experience integrating operational metrics into scorecards, dashboards, or enterprise reporting tools

Background in sourcing strategy, supplier consolidation, or cost optimization initiatives

Plant experience and understanding of assembly operations

Working knowledge of GVDP and related GM manufacturing processes

Engineering degree preferred

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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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