Supplier Quality Manager

AppleOne Employment Services; Milwaukee (WI); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AppleOne Employment Services seeks a Supplier Development & Performance Manager to lead end-to-end supplier improvement across quality, delivery, capacity, scalability, and sustainability. You will drive operational excellence through Lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving for new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 10+ years in supplier development and deep expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, APQP, and PPAP, with strong analytical and stakeholder

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in supplier development, supplier quality, or related fields.
• Deep expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, APQP, and PPAP processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities.

Aufgaben

• Lead supplier performance management across KPI tracking and reviews.
• Develop and execute supplier improvement plans to reduce issues and improve on-time delivery.
• Perform supplier risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement and training using Lean/Six Sigma methods.
• Manage readiness for NPI, ramp-ups, and recovery initiatives.
• Collaborate with procurement, engineering, operations, and quality.

Kenntnisse

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

APQP/PPAP

Problem Solving

Cross-functional

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Supply Chain

Jobbeschreibung

The Supplier Development & Performance Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end supplier performance improvement across quality, delivery, capacity, scalability, and sustainability. The role drives operational excellence through Lean manufacturing, structured problem-solving, and advanced supplier development strategies while supporting new product launches, supplier readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives and customer expectations.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead supplier performance management across quality, delivery, capacity, scalability, and sustainability including KPI tracking and reviews.
• Develop and execute supplier quality and delivery improvement plans to reduce SPPM and ensure on-time delivery.
• Perform supplier risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement and supplier training using Six Sigma and Lean methods, including Kaizen initiatives (e.g., VSM, TPM, takt optimization, changeover reduction, standard work, etc).
• Lead structured problem solving (8D and root cause analysis) and ensure sustainable corrective actions.
• Manage supplier readiness for new product launches, including APQP, PPAP, and process validation.
• Validate supplier capacity, scalability, and technical capability.
• Conduct supplier audits and capability assessments across quality, processes, and capacity.
• Manage supplier-related programs management for NPI, ramp-ups, and recovery initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, engineering, operations, and quality.
• Establish governance, define KPIs, and drive supplier performance standards.

Requirements of the Position

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or Supply Chain.
• 10+ years of experience in supplier development, supplier quality, plant quality, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Program & Project Management, Six Sigma, APQP, and PPAP processes.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, capacity analysis, quality systems.
• Proven experience in supplier performance improvement and recovery initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven experience with new product integration, outsourcing, and greenfield operations preferred.
• High level of resilience, accountability, and professionalism
• Ability to work effectively in matrix and cross-cultural environments
• Proven ability to coach and develop supplier capabilities.
• Ability to travel 50%+ (Domestic and Overseas) and engage with supplier operations.