Supplier Development Program Manager

Eaton Corporation•Richmond, VA

15h

About The Position

Work directly with suppliers where Quality or Delivery performance, or business risk demands robust action plans. Utilize expertise and a wide range of tools to identify and lead improvement actions including Problem Solving, Auditing, Material Management, and Load & Capacity planning. Support initial Supplier Site Assessments (SSA) to evaluate risk with New Suppliers prior to their addition to the Approved Supplier List (ASL). Perform capability (Product, Process, Materials Management) assessments and where necessary, Special Process Audits with key suppliers to evaluate the application of advanced quality tools, manufacturing capabilities, material management, and lean maturity. Support the development of subsequent improvement plans and coordinate milestones & completion of actions against an agreed project charter. Assess Production Rate Readiness with suppliers that are undergoing significant industrial transfers to ensure risks are understood and coordinate the timely completion of actions to eliminate supply chain disruption. Actively support supply chain cost-out projects and new product introduction by working closely with suppliers from development to production launch, ensuring compliance with requirements and coordinating on time submission of FAI's or PPAPs as required. Coach suppliers in the deployment of key business processes such as 8D Problem Solving, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), SIOP and Material Management. Function as a liaison between suppliers and internal functions/plants (Engineering, Quality, Operations etc.) to clarify requirements, facilitate communication and drive accountability for improvement actions. Develop, implement, and oversee the administration of special programs to recognize and to ensure the use of suppliers who maintain established standards of quality, reliability, and price. Work with Global Procurement Organization (GPO) and ESA Procurement as a division Quality focal point on the development of new and additional suppliers to improve supply chain resiliency, implement multi-sourcing or resourcing due to supply risk or poor supplier performance Assumes lead Quality role in supporting Supplier Development activities and Supplier onboarding Responsible for all supplier quality key metrics, maintenance and reporting Perform Supplier Capacity Assessments to assure supplier readiness for growth, based on projected demand for division product lines Collaborate with Engineering and Operations establishing and managing interactions with suppliers to develop and drive project action plans and results.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of five (5) years experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Quality
Minimum of one (1) year of experience with quality systems (ISO 9001:2015 & 14001:2015), methods and practices including APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and PPAP
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification.
Familiarity with quality management system controls and product development practices
Ability to articulate technical information and status regarding business bottlenecks to Stakeholders.
Experience and knowledge of the roles in Supply Chain, Program Management and Supplier development.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or related business function
Project Management Institute (PMI) accreditation (PMP) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Work directly with suppliers to create action plans based on Quality, Delivery performance, or business risk.
Identify and lead improvement actions including Problem Solving, Auditing, Material Management, and Load & Capacity planning.
Support initial Supplier Site Assessments (SSA) to evaluate risk with New Suppliers.
Perform capability assessments and Special Process Audits with key suppliers.
Support the development of subsequent improvement plans and coordinate milestones & completion of actions against an agreed project charter.
Assess Production Rate Readiness with suppliers undergoing significant industrial transfers.
Actively support supply chain cost-out projects and new product introduction.
Coach suppliers in the deployment of key business processes such as 8D Problem Solving, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), SIOP and Material Management.
Function as a liaison between suppliers and internal functions/plants.
Develop, implement, and oversee the administration of special programs to recognize and to ensure the use of suppliers who maintain established standards of quality, reliability, and price.
Work with Global Procurement Organization (GPO) and ESA Procurement as a division Quality focal point on the development of new and additional suppliers.
Assume lead Quality role in supporting Supplier Development activities and Supplier onboarding
Responsible for all supplier quality key metrics, maintenance and reporting
Perform Supplier Capacity Assessments to assure supplier readiness for growth
Collaborate with Engineering and Operations establishing and managing interactions with suppliers to develop and drive project action plans and results.