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

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.

• 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 escalate 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

Required Skills:

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