Supplier Development Manager

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts on Johnson Controls products

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Manchester seeks a Supplier Development Leader to enhance supplier performance across quality, delivery, capacity and cost. Hybrid role with regular travel within the UK and internationally.

You will lead improvement projects and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier readiness for new product introductions and ongoing performance management. Strong experience in APQP/PPAP, Lean and Six Sigma is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related discipline.
• Significant experience in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Engineering or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, control plans and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and driving performance improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong project management, analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier development and improvement projects focused on quality, delivery, capacity and operational performance.
• Drive supplier readiness for new product introductions using APQP, PPAP and risk management methodologies.
• Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments and capacity reviews to validate manufacturing processes and scalability.
• Develop and monitor supplier KPIs, ensuring corrective actions and improvement plans are implemented effectively.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities to resolve quality and delivery issues.
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification and ongoing performance management activities.
• Partner with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain teams to achieve business objectives.
• Promote lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement practices throughout the supplier network.
• Travel to supplier locations as required to conduct assessments, reviews and development activities.

Skills

Supplier quality

Supplier development

Manufacturing engineering

Supply chain

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

control plans

problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

project management

stakeholder management

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related discipline

Job description

: Manchester-Manchester-United Kingdom: Full time: Posted Today: WD30284411**Supplier Development Leader****What You Will Do**As a Supplier Development Leader, you will play a key role in enhancing supplier performance across quality, delivery, capacity, cost and sustainability. Working within our Global Supply Chain organisation, you will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, ensure supplier readiness for new product introductions, and support operational excellence across our manufacturing network. This is a hybrid role based in Manchester with regular UK and international travel to supplier locations. **What We Offer*** Competitive salary plus bonus plan* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays* Private Healthcare* Company pension scheme* Life assurance* Employee Assistance Programme* Employee referral scheme* Employee discounts* Cycle to Work scheme* Discounts on Johnson Controls products* Ongoing training and career development opportunities* Supportive, collaborative and safety-driven culture **How You Will Do It*** Lead supplier development and improvement projects focused on quality, delivery, capacity and operational performance.* Drive supplier readiness for new product introductions using APQP, PPAP and risk management methodologies.* Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments and capacity reviews to validate manufacturing processes and scalability.* Develop and monitor supplier KPIs, ensuring corrective actions and improvement plans are implemented effectively.* Facilitate root cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities to resolve quality and delivery issues.* Support supplier onboarding, qualification and ongoing performance management activities.* Partner with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain teams to achieve business objectives.* Promote lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement practices throughout the supplier network.* Travel to supplier locations as required to conduct assessments, reviews and development activities. **What We Are Looking For****Required*** Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management or a related discipline.* Significant experience in Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Engineering or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.* Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, control plans and problem-solving methodologies.* Experience conducting supplier audits and driving performance improvement initiatives.* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.* Strong project management, analytical and organisational skills.* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.* Willingness to travel regularly within the UK and internationally.**Beneficial*** Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.* Lead Auditor qualification.* Experience supporting global supplier networks.* Knowledge of sustainability, ESG or responsible sourcing programmes.* Experience within HVAC, industrial manufacturing, automotive or engineered products sectors.This role offers the opportunity to influence supplier performance on a global scale, supporting innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth across Johnson Controls' worldwide supply chain network.