Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The confidential client is a global provider of intelligent building solutions, including systems for safety, efficiency, and sustainability. The Supplier Development & Performance Manager will lead supplier performance improvement across quality, delivery, capacity, scalability, and sustainability while driving Lean manufacturing, supplier readiness, risk mitigation, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead supplier performance management across quality, delivery, capacity, scalability, and sustainability including KPI tracking and reviews
- Develop and execute supplier quality and delivery improvement plans to reduce SPPM and ensure on-time delivery
- Perform supplier risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
- Drive continuous improvement and supplier training using Six Sigma and Lean methods, including Kaizen initiatives (e.g., VSM, TPM, takt optimization, changeover reduction, standard work, etc.)
- Lead structured problem solving (8D and root cause analysis) and ensure sustainable corrective actions
- Manage supplier readiness for new product launches, including APQP, PPAP, and process validation
- Validate supplier capacity, scalability, and technical capability
- Conduct supplier audits and capability assessments across quality, processes, and capacity
- Manage supplier-related programs management for NPI, ramp-ups, and recovery initiatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, engineering, operations, and quality
- Establish governance, define KPIs, and drive supplier performance standards
Skills
- * **Travel Requirements:** Ability to travel 50% (Domestic and Overseas) and engage with supplier operations. Candidates must have a current valid passport and be able to travel to Canada when necessary
- * **Work Authorization:** Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
- * Deep expertise in **Lean Manufacturing**, Program & Project Management, Six Sigma, APQP, and PPAP processes
- * Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, capacity analysis, and quality systems
- * Proven experience in supplier performance improvement and recovery initiatives
- * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- * Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- * High level of resilience, accountability, and professionalism
- * Ability to work effectively in matrix and cross-cultural environments
- * Proven ability to coach and develop supplier capabilities
- * Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineering; the candidate must have "lived" capacity optimization — not just talked about it
- * Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience planning, monitoring, and optimizing capacity (people, systems, infrastructure, or production capability) to align with current and future demand
- * Must have started on a production floor and worked their way up through the ranks
- * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or Supply Chain
- * 10 years of experience in supplier development, supplier quality, plant quality, manufacturing, or supply chain
- * Ability to travel 50% (Domestic and Overseas) and engage with supplier operations
- * Workers can be located almost anywhere near a major city within the U.S
- * Travel to Canada is required; candidates must have a current valid passport and be able to travel to Canada when necessary
- * Proven experience with new product integration, outsourcing, and greenfield operations
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
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