Job Opportunities Supervisor of Supplier Development and Industrialization

Schindler Elevator • Hanover, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing Engineering (INDU) is a supply chain competence center that provides expertise for project and program support, product configuration, engineering, manufacturing technology, product cost management, and supplier development and industrialization. The Supervisor of Supplier Development and Industrialization manages the development and implementation of modular, scalable, sustainable, high-quality products and processes at external suppliers, aligned with customer requirements, capability enhancement, and supplier risk mitigation strategies.

The role manages supplier KPI target setting, scorecards, escalation processes, performance resolution, and training. It oversees a group of primarily US-based technical experts and the supplier approval process for component production and supply for new installation (NI) and modernization (MOD) products. The position also leads supplier industrialization, component development, production readiness, validation, and team development activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, such as Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Quality Engineering.
• 8–10 years of working knowledge of elevator components and manufacturing processes; E&E, automotive, or aerospace experience is advantageous.
• 5–10 years of leadership experience in cross-functional project management and change management.
• 8–10 years of E&E experience in technical engineering and system configuration.
• 5–10 years of experience working with cross-cultural and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of supplier development, manufacturing, and industrialization processes, including component development, production readiness, and product launch.
• Knowledge of quality systems, validation processes, root cause analysis, continuous improvement methodologies, and risk mitigation.
• Strong leadership, coaching, team development, performance management, and talent development skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a technical team, assess skill gaps, establish development plans, and foster shared learning and continuous improvement.
• Ability to guide personnel and suppliers in establishing component development requirements, validation strategies, and industrialization plans.
• Ability to assess supplier capabilities and drive improvements in quality, delivery, capacity, process capability, and overall performance.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes, assess risk, implement sustainable corrective actions, and lead resolution of complex technical and supplier issues.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against key milestones.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships across internal functions and external suppliers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in automotive or aerospace is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic and tactical supply chain goals by implementing the Supplier Industrialization process, including packing and labeling, and transferring design, drawing, BOM, and configuration-rule knowledge.
• Provide supplier support for new product development, including PFMEA, PPAP, and SPC management, to develop supplier capabilities in predicting delivery volume, quality, and cost.
• Manage and execute the Supplier Approval (SA) process and Production Readiness Review (PRR) for SC NA, covering internal manufacturing and external suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and define corrective actions for suppliers with low OTD and PPM metrics.
• Support the SSO team in identifying cost-effective supplier processes and products; drive VA/VE initiatives and material and labor cost reductions and quality improvements.
• Lead implementation of the Industrialization Master Project Schedule at suppliers.
• Lead, develop, and empower the team to improve performance and technical capabilities and execute component development, product industrialization, and validation strategies.
• Establish team objectives, conduct performance reviews, and create development plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Build and implement in-house training programs, skill assessments, and team-building initiatives to strengthen capabilities and shared learning across SDI.
• Provide leadership and technical direction for supplier component development requirements and validation strategies, supporting modular product industrialization and supplier execution.

Benefits

• Fully vested 401(k) match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective from the first day of hire.
• Three weeks’ vacation, increasing with tenure; seven sick days; three floating holidays; and eight company-observed holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement after six months of service.
• Parental leave at 100% of base pay for six consecutive weeks within the first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• Development opportunities for professional and leadership growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager