You will drive and manage the performance of your supply base from a QDCF-TSR standpoint, addressing low-performing suppliers and providing strong technical assistance. Your mission is to return suppliers to health, ensure zero tolerance for impacting operations or customer satisfaction, and support resourcing activities away from troubled suppliers. You will collaborate with global teams, ensuring adequate performance, capacity, and flexibility throughout the supply chain.
ResponsibilitiesAnalyze supplier capacity and investment requestsEngage actively with suppliers and supply chainsAssess supplier weaknesses accurately and provide solutionsMonitor high-risk supplier development issues to prevent crisisDevelop and drive supplier problem-solving techniquesFix and develop supplier production systems and processesDrive supplier operational excellenceSet focused priorities to reach objectivesEssential SkillsStrong sense of urgency and commitmentAbility to handle uncertainty and unexpected situationsExperience with multitasking and managing workload efficientlyDrive sense of urgency to suppliers with focused communication and resultsCustomer-focused mindsetProvide timely information for accurate decisionsCreate trustful relations and support finding solutionsStrong collaboration and leadership skillsExecute in a complex regional organizationAnticipate bottlenecks, explore contingencies, and provide solutionsAdditional Skills & QualificationsUniversity degree in engineering, or supply chain management preferred5 years of experience in supply chain quality and development or productionExperience in automotive or heavy commercial truck industry REQUIREDStrong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skillsAccountability and project management abilitiesAbility to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environmentDesire to work in a collaborative teamStrong integrity and creativityFlexibility and preparedness to travel with short noticeProficiency in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, lean manufacturing, crisis management, and risk managementExperience with root cause analysis and Six SigmaWork Environment
Open work environment with no assigned desks, but all team members sit in the same area. Lockers are provided. Travel required up to 40% of the time, primarily on the East coast, but also to suppliers in IN, MI, and Mexico.
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