Value Stream Leader – Supplier Recovery

iKraft Solutions LATAM; Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Value Stream Leader - Supplier Recovery to support a strategic aerospace manufacturing project in Chihuahua, Mexico. The successful candidate will lead supplier recovery initiatives, monitor production performance, identify operational constraints, and ensure manufacturing schedules align with customer delivery commitments.

This role requires cross-functional leadership and a strong background in manufacturing operations and supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor supplier recovery plans to ensure production schedules and delivery commitments are achieved.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Supply chain

Production planning

ERP/MRP

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Value Stream Leader - Supplier Recovery

Location: Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico
Work Arrangement: On-site
Project Duration: Approximately 7 months
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Start Date: Immediate

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Value Stream Leader - Supplier Recovery to support a strategic aerospace manufacturing project in Chihuahua, Mexico. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading supplier recovery initiatives, monitoring production performance, identifying operational constraints, and ensuring manufacturing schedules align with customer delivery commitments. This position requires a results-driven professional with strong manufacturing operations, production planning, supply chain management, and cross-functional leadership experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor supplier recovery plans to ensure production schedules and delivery commitments are achieved.
• Track daily production performance, critical part numbers, and priority deliveries, maintaining a two-week production and delivery outlook.
• Identify manufacturing bottlenecks, material shortages, capacity constraints, and supply chain disruptions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across production, quality, engineering, procurement, planning, and logistics.
• Identify root causes of production delays and implement corrective and recovery actions.
• Work closely with supplier program managers and operational leadership to resolve delivery roadblocks.
• Monitor recovery milestones, identify performance gaps, and elevate potential risks.
• Support procurement and supply chain teams in resolving critical material and component shortages.
• Ensure recovery activities are executed according to established timelines and priorities.
• Maintain effective communication between suppliers, procurement teams, and customer stakeholders.
• Prepare daily production status reports highlighting progress, delivery risks, recovery actions, and outstanding issues.
• Provide occasional supplier recovery support at additional locations as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, production planning, supply chain management, supplier development, or related functions.
• Demonstrated experience managing production recovery initiatives, resolving operational challenges, and meeting delivery commitments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material planning, production capacity, and inventory management.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and working directly with manufacturing leadership.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective action processes, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Advanced English proficiency, required for communication with international teams.
• Availability to work on-site in Chihuahua and travel occasionally to other supplier locations if needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or other complex manufacturing environments.
• Background in Supplier Recovery, Supplier Development, Production Control, Manufacturing Operations, or Program Management.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production tracking tools.
• Experience working with OEM manufacturers and Tier 1 or Tier 2 suppliers.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and ability to influence without direct authority.
• Supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Sense of urgency and commitment to operational excellence.
• Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to perform in fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing environments.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to participate in a strategic aerospace manufacturing project.
• Approximately seven-month assignment.
• Exposure to international manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to supplier recovery, production performance, and operational improvement initiatives.

Job Type: Contract

Ability To Commute/relocate

• 31074, Ávalos, Chih.: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience

• Aerospace Industry : 5 years (Required)
• General Supply Chain Support: 5 years (Required)

Language

• english (Required)

Work Location: In person