Supplier Development & Performance Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
7 days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client produces electronics and HVAC equipment. The Company offers HVAC equipment building automation security fire detection batteries and other related products as well as building control systems energy management and integrated facility management services. Client serves customers worldwide.
Position:Supplier Development & Performance Manager
Location:Milwaukee WI 53209
Duration:6 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Description:
Job Summary:
- 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:
- Bachelors 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.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
