Supervisor of Supplier Development and Industrialization

Schindler Elevator Corporation; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully vested 401k match

Competitive medical, dental and vision

Vacation, sick leave, holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation in Hanover, PA seeks a Senior Supervisor to lead supplier development and industrialization efforts for modular, high-quality elevator components. You will guide supplier validation, production readiness, and cost/quality improvements while coordinating with internal teams.

The role emphasizes leadership of US-based specialists, KPI governance, and strategic supplier partnerships to meet customer requirements and ensure robust supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 8–10 years in elevator components manufacturing and supplier development.
• Strong leadership with cross-functional project management experience.
• Experience with supplier validation, production readiness, and industrialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier development and industrialization programs in NA.
• Oversee supplier KPI setting, scorecards, escalation, and training.
• Manage Production Readiness Review and supplier approval processes.
• Drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements with external partners.
• Mentor a team of technical experts and guide component development.

Skills

Supplier development

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

PPAP

SPC

Job description

Location: Hanover (Logistic Ctr),PA,United States Job ID: 92028

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than twobillion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you'll discover meaningful work that enhancesquality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible,inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don't justbecome part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue ourrich legacy that started back in 1874.

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Supervisor of Supplier Development and Industrialization

Your main responsibilities

Manufacturing Engineering (INDU) is a competence center in supply chain. It provides expertise forproject or program support, acting as a knowledge center of product configuration, engineering,manufacturing technology, product cost management and supplier development and Industrialization.

The Supervisor of Supplier Development and Industrialization (INDU) manages the development andimplementation of modular, scalable, and sustainable high-quality products and processes at our externalsuppliers. These responsibilities must align with customer requirements, capability enhancements, andsupplier risk mitigation strategies.Additionally, this position holder manages supplier KPI target setting, supplier scorecards, escalationprocesses, supplier performance resolution, and supplier training. This role also oversees a group ofprimarily US-based technical experts and the supplier approval process for Component production andsupply for NI (new installation) and MOD (modernization) products.

• Manage the achievement of strategic and tactical chain management goals with the successful implementation of the overall Supplier Industrialization process, including packing and labeling, and transferring the know how of the design, drawings, BOM, and configuration rules.
• Provide new product development support with suppliers, including PFMEA, PPAP, and SPC management, to develop supplier capabilities in predicting delivery volume, quality, and cost.
• Manage and execute the overall Supplier Approval (SA) process and the Production Readiness Review (PRR) for SC NA both for internal manufacturing and external suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and define corrective actions for low OTD and PPM metrics reporting suppliers.
• Support the SSO team in finding cost-effective solutions for processes and products for our suppliers. Drive VA/VE (Value Analysis and Value Engineering) initiatives with suppliers and identify and execute material and labor cost reduction and quality improvements.
• Lead the implementation of the Industrialization Master Project Schedule at the supplier.
• Lead, develop, and empower the team to drive strong performance, build technical capabilities, and successfully execute component development, product industrialization, and validation strategies.
• Establish team objectives, conduct performance reviews, and create development plans that strengthen individual capabilities and align performance with organizational goals.
• Build and implement in-house training programs, skill assessments, and team-building initiatives that enhance team capabilities and foster shared learning across SDI.
• Provide leadership and technical direction in defining supplier component development requirements and validation process strategies, ensuring successful modular product industrialization and supplier execution.

What you bring

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field such as Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Quality Engineering

Experience

• 8 - 10 years working knowledge of elevator components and manufacturing processes ((E&E - Elevator and Escalator, Automotive or Aerospace is of advantage).
• 5 - 10 years strong leadership experience on cross functional project management and change management.
• 8 - 10 years E&E (Elevator and Escalator) experience in technical engineering and system configuration.
• 5 - 10 years experience in working with cross teams (cross-cultural, cross-functional).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills, with the ability to establish objectives, provide feedback, and develop individual and team capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to identify root causes, assess risk, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Ability to lead and develop a technical team, assess skill gaps, establish development plans, and foster a culture of shared learning and continuous improvement.
• Ability to guide personnel and suppliers in establishing component development requirements, validation strategies, and industrialization plans.Strong knowledge of supplier development, manufacturing, industrialization, validation, and production-readiness processes.
• Demonstrated people leadership skills, including performance management, coaching, talent development, and team capability building.
• Ability to lead supplier component development and establish technical, manufacturing, and validation requirements.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, continuous improvement methodologies, root cause analysis, and risk mitigation.
• Ability to assess supplier capabilities and drive improvements in quality, delivery, capacity, process capability, and overall performance.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills with the ability to lead resolution of complex technical and supplier issues.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive execution against key milestones.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, negotiation, and influencing skills with the ability to build effective relationships across internal functions and external suppliers.

What's in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks' vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave - 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of achild's birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovationwhile raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills andperspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.

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