[Remote] Supplier Development & Performance Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The confidential client is a global provider of intelligent building solutions, including systems for safety, efficiency, and sustainability. The Supplier Development & Performance Manager will lead supplier performance improvement across quality, delivery, capacity, scalability, and sustainability while driving Lean manufacturing, supplier readiness, risk mitigation, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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

Skills

• * Travel Requirements: Ability to travel 50% (Domestic and Overseas) and engage with supplier operations. Candidates must have a current valid passport and be able to travel to Canada when necessary
• * Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• * Deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Program & Project Management, Six Sigma, APQP, and PPAP processes
• * Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, capacity analysis, and quality systems
• * Proven experience in supplier performance improvement and recovery initiatives
• * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• * Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• * 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
• * Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineering; the candidate must have "lived" capacity optimization — not just talked about it
• * Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience planning, monitoring, and optimizing capacity (people, systems, infrastructure, or production capability) to align with current and future demand
• * Must have started on a production floor and worked their way up through the ranks
• * 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
• * Ability to travel 50% (Domestic and Overseas) and engage with supplier operations
• * Workers can be located almost anywhere near a major city within the U.S
• * Travel to Canada is required; candidates must have a current valid passport and be able to travel to Canada when necessary
• * Proven experience with new product integration, outsourcing, and greenfield operations

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

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