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Supplier Quality Manager

Adient plc, Plymouth Township, MI, United States


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R-27701**JOB DESCRIPTION**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.**PRIMARY LOCATION**Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI
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