Supplier Quality Manager

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Supplier Quality Manager manages external suppliers within Southeast Region.
• Control of allocated external supplier development and proactive quality assurance activities.
• Drive Supplier PPSC (Potential Product Safety Concern) of allocated external suppliers, ensure analysis for closure and review their problem-solving analysis and the implementation of corrective actions together with Plant Quality Manager/Supplier Quality Engineer for robust and sustainable solutions.
• Execute and support the overall MQR process for escalation level 2 (Lead is still with Plant Quality) of allocated external suppliers to ensure the 8D analysis and corrective actions implementation together with Plant Quality Manager/Supplier Quality Engineer for robust and sustainable solutions.
• The Supplier Quality Manager's analysis supports internal/external complaints and evaluation of 8D effectiveness.
• Execute auditing of allocated external suppliers by Process Audits according to VDA6.3/PA, SAS or other technical audits e.g. CQI. BBP, Technical Assessment. Ensure compliance with CSR (customer specific requirements) and current valid regulations.
• Support in managing supplier crisis of identified allocated external suppliers.
• Schedule HIS (High Impact Supplier) kick off meeting, conduct multiple BBP audits and track progress of action plan closure.
• Drive a Supplier Development Plan based on Supplier performance,
• Get lessons learned implemented at allocated external suppliers.
• The Supplier Quality Manager supports Purchasing in de-sourcing/re-sourcing projects and tool move projects.
• Ensure during supplier’s visit that CC/SC process is running as part of ADIENT’s prevention process to deal and track critical parameters.
• Monitoring external suppliers regarding their product quality, production capacity and manufacturing capabilities.
• Understand Supplier Quality Development KPI’s and works with team to meet and exceed.
• Support in providing activities and KPI’s reporting to the top management.
• Monitor and improve critical external supplier performance based on Global Supplier Scorecard of allocated external suppliers.
• Support to Advanced Quality Engineer (AQE) for Business Unit in the execution of the Supplier Process Sign Off and run at rate activities to external suppliers.
• Train suppliers of allocated external suppliers in ADIENT´s supplier expectations in alignment with the Global Supplier Standard Manual required tools and processes.
• Represent the company and purchasing community in its relationships with external suppliers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years working experience in Quality Ops or dealing with suppliers.
• Experience in Adient supplier-related systems/tools (i.e. Scorecard, Power BI, IRIS, etc)
• Experience in data analysis.
• Experience in AIAG core tools: APQP and Control Plan, PFMEA, PPAP, MSA and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Knowledge of statistical concepts, problem solving methodology, GD&T, SPSO, CQI, etc.
• Trained in VDA 6.3 and/or IATF 16949
• Ability to work with and drive cross-functional teams.
• Strong English oral and written communication skills and ability to correspond with suppliers in meetings and in correspondence.
• Strong skills to work in a self-directed environment.
• Ability to take full responsibility for decisions & results even when all elements are not under individual direct control.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, planning/organization skills and follow up.
• Strategic and flexible mindset.

TRAVEL:

The position involves travel, primary located in the Southeast.  Travel to Supplier and Adient manufacturing sites, will be involved.