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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in supplier recovery, performance improvement, and operational containment, with a strong focus on leading cross-functional projects and applying Lean principles. Proficient in conducting RCCA investigations and managing supplier transitions to ensure sustainable operations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Supplier Recovery LeadershipRCCA Investigation ExperienceLean Principles ApplicationCross-Functional Project ManagementSupplier Performance Management
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Hard Skills
Supplier AssessmentContinuous ImprovementManufacturing Process TechnologyFMEAControl PlansAPQPKPI MonitoringRisk AssessmentSupplier Transition ManagementOperational Containment
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadershipTraining
Tools & Technologies
MS OfficeLOBWIPClear to BuildMilestone Charts
Industry Keywords
Global Supplier DevelopmentSupplier Capability ImprovementManufactured ComponentsQuality AssuranceSustainable Operations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Drive supplier recovery, capability improvement, and sustainable performance within the Global Supplier Development organization
- Support operational containment, supplier assessments, and structured improvement plans across global commodities
- Lead internal and supplier containment actions with Operations and Quality
- Facilitate supplier kick-off meetings and rapid response actions
- Conduct Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations
- Develop and implement improvement plans and communicate through plan review checkpoints
- Monitor leading and lagging KPIs and evaluate containment exit criteria
- Escalate persistent issues to crisis mode or tiger teams when warranted
- Partner with Commodity Teams and SBUs to transition suppliers to sustainable operations
- Identify supplier sites and prioritize development efforts based on risk, impact, and strategic commodity needs
- Conduct supplier assessments using SRA, SHA, Gemba, and related methods
- Engage suppliers through development roadmaps, training, and targeted maturity-model actions
- Align with Commodity Managers and Engineering teams on supplier readiness for new programs or volume ramp-ups
- Facilitate structured improvement plans, KPI tracking, and gate reviews
- Monitor maturity targets and initiate sustainment planning
- Support long-term monitoring and supplier re-engagement cycles
- Develop manufacturing process technology tools and standardization, including FMEA and Control Plans
- Lead or support supplier transitions with minimal disruption
- Monitor supplier maturity post-transition and reinforce continuous improvement
- Execute APQP for new product launches and work transition projects
- Collaborate with Commodity Managers, Quality Assurance & Engineering, Operations and Planning, SBUs, Supplier Site Leadership, and Crisis Response and Tiger Teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
- Ability to travel to supplier sites as needed - minimum of 50% of time
- Advanced proficiency in English
- Experience leading supplier recovery efforts, supplier transitions, and RCCA investigations for critical quality and delivery issues
- Experience managing cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives, applying Lean principles and tools
- Experience managing supplier performance for engineered components and manufacturing processes, including castings, plastics, machining, mechanical fabrication, forgings, and electrical components
- Experience presenting supplier performance and recovery plans to customers, senior leadership, and supplier executives
- Experience using MS Office, LOB, WIP, Clear to Build, and milestone charts
- Must be authorized to work in Mexico without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future
- The company will not offer immigration sponsorship and will not seek export authorization for this role
Benefits
Comp & perks- Excellent work environment
- On-site gym facilities
- Wellness area & Sports tournaments
- Engagements events
- Talent development programs
- Transportation arrangements within proper radius from site
- Eco-friendly parking
- Medical & Life Insurance