Lead Supplier Upgradation (SUG)

Varroc; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Varroc in Pune district, Maharashtra, seeks a seasoned Supplier Quality Upgradation professional to drive improvements in supplier performance, PPAP adherence, and process capability across multiple zones.

You will lead audits, implement 3-stage upgradation, and coordinate with plants and customers to ensure on-time, high-quality parts delivery. Strong analytical and training skills are required for culture improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier quality management and upgradation processes.
• Knowledge of PPAP, 8D, and root-cause analysis.
• Experience with process capability, SPC and quality gates.
• Ability to conduct supplier audits and ensure NC closure.

Responsibilities

• Identify poor performance suppliers and create assessment reports.
• Apply 3-stage upgradation for assigned vendors.
• Prepare schedules for vendors based on activity lists.
• Implement quality gates, inspection guidelines and PPAP adherence.
• Implement IPO documentation to ensure outputs meet requirements.
• Review supplier processes as per PPAP and plant approvals.
• Apply process capability methodologies.
• Implement TPM and Varroc guidelines (5M) across zones.
• Support SQA and close NCs post audits.
• Assist in root-cause analysis via 8D, A3, 6W2H.
• Ensure First Time Right and Direct Online for metallic BU suppliers.
• Monitor supplier ratings, defect trends, and corrective actions.
• Conduct monthly reviews with top high-PPM suppliers.
• Coordinate NC closure with plant SQA and audits.
• Perform internal/customer audits and gap closure actions.
• Drive PQCDSM reviews for continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality management

PPAP audits

8D problem solving

Process capability

Tools

SPC

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for upgradation for all Long-Term-Strategic (LTS) Suppliers for sustainable improvement in product & process for supplying better quality parts on time to respective plants at competitive cost.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Vendor Upgradation and Improvement of supplier quality Performance Responsible for identification of poor performance suppliers, gaps in the quality standard requirements, implement

quality gates for inspection, conduct PPAP audits, implement Varroc specific / customer specific guidelines at the supplier end

• Identify the Poor performance suppliers in terms of quality
• Responsible to base assessment report and prepare Activity list for the respective Vendors.
• Apply 3 stage upgradation process to assigned Vendors by Category Head.
• Prepare schedule for all the Vendors as per their Activity lists and need for upgradation.
• Implement the quality gates / firewalls and finalize agreement of inspection (What, How, When & Where to inspect)
• Implementation of IPO (Input, Process & Output) document to get the desired output
• Review supplier process as per current PPAP which is approved by plant team on time to time basic to see adherence to process controls.
• Implement process capability methodologies
• Implement TPM / Varroc forging & heat treatment guidelines, Varroc machining guidelines, Varroc injection molding guidelines, 5M activities (for planned, unplanned & abnormal change situations)

for system enhancement at vendor works.

• Implement the customer specific checklist/ guidelines at supplier end.
• Visit Vendor Site for completing particular activity such as Training on particular module.
• Prepare progress reports for each Vendor and share it with category head.
• Improvement of Culture at supplier end.
• Supporting as an SQA (Supplier Quality Auditor) & Effective closure of the issues Responsible for post audit closure of NCs, handholding suppliers on process to be followed.
• Assist / handhold the suppliers for the root cause analysis of issues reported by plants through 8D, A3, 6W2H etc.
• First Time Right / DOL (Direct Online)
• For metallic BU suppliers monitor the suppliers for the Direct On-Line Activity
• Monitor the ratings for suppliers based on QCD & negative inductor audit score, EFRO / customer warranty failures are submitted to suppliers,
• Conduct Monthly Review Meet with all Top 5 high PPM Suppliers.
• NC Closure from respective plant SQA at suspended during process/system Audit.
• Conducting regular Customer Audits, self-audits before customer audit, track if any gaps to be filled before Customer Audit.
• Keep track of defect closure or any quality issues from supplier on day to day basis.
• TPM implementation & monthly PQCDSM review for continuous improvement at selected vendors -
• Visit all zones for validating the improvement scores provided and suggest improvement points.
• Monitor Pillar wise activities & progress (JH, PH, KK, QM) at selected vendors.
• Implement the PQCDSM activity at supplier end.
• Monitor maintenance (JH) of the machines to Improve MTTR (Mean time to repair) & MTBF (Mean time between failures) by focusing on daily, weekly, monthly & annual maintenance schedules.
• On time calibration of process equipment, testing equipment, & measuring gauges in coordination with quality.
• Improvement of People & culture Development Responsible for identification of the training needs for suppliers, conduct training as per calendar, gauge the effectiveness of training through the projects & analyze the effectiveness of the training through process capability values to maintain the standard processes
• Identify training needs for allocated suppliers
• Create & conduct training as per yearly calendar
• Define projects to be assigned to the attendees of the training programs for effectiveness of training and monitor progress of the projects
• Monitor the effectiveness of the training by analyzing the process capability values.
• ACTIVITIES performed by the role (Day to Day activities defines Day stat with and ends with activities )

Challenges faced on an on-going basis in carrying out the job

• Execute Supplier Upgradation Plans: Conduct Supplier Assessment and implement upgradation processes for suppliers and track progress towards improving supplier status.
• Conduct Audits and Process Verification: Perform PSA audits, PPAP checks, and process audits to ensure supplier adherence to quality standards and guidelines.