Overview
req id: 128452
remote position: no
region: americas • country: mexico • state/province: nuevo leon • city: apodaca
job title: manager, global supplier quality 1
job code: mg1-qua-gsq
job level: level 09
direct/indirect indicator: indirect
summary
the global supplier quality team drives customer focus excellence and continuous improvement throughout our external and vertically integrated suppliers and ensures compliance with industry, customer and celestica requirements. We drive a zero defect culture with emphasis on maximizing value and preventing quality problems. Quantifying, managing and mitigating supply chain risk to provide continuous flow of quality parts, whilst minimizing supply chain disruption.
responsibilities
* provide leadership and guidance to other gsq team members.
* monitor customer and celestica requirements/expectations flowed down to suppliers and sub suppliers to ensure clear expectations are defined and understood.
* lead quality planning during new product introduction, flawless launch, transitions and significant process changes. Participate in supplier onboarding.
* support risk-based supplier audit program. Performing on-site or virtual supplier audits to assess quality systems and capabilities.
* develop and deploy robust global supplier quality processes and procedures. Document control, maintenance and continual improvement of supplier quality processes.
* report key issues, supplier performance and other metrics to management.
* work with celestica’s site representatives, commodity team’s and supplier’s to effectively drive root cause and corrective action to resolve problems.
* identify risks and supplier performance issues and drive supplier quality development to address systemic issues.
* participate in periodic business reviews of high impact/preferred suppliers. Active engagement in celestica’s supplier performance objectives.
* facilitate and manage the education of suppliers on core quality tools such as fmea, control plans, 8d/ root cause analysis and problem resolution.
qualifications / knowledge, skills & competencies
* proven leadership and collaboration skills.
* ability to effectively lead and manage multiple projects and teams.
* practical knowledge of international industry quality standards including as9000 series, iso13485, iatf16949, fda, vda, etc.
* experience with electronic and mechanical assembly, and a wide range of manufacturing processes.
* extensive experience with conducting quality audits. Lead auditor certification preferred.
* advanced problem-solving skills, able to lead a team to apply root cause analysis and corrective action, using 8d process and formal quality tools.
* extensive knowledge of core quality tools including apqp, fmea, ppap, control plans, spc and gage r&r.
* understanding of gd&t and of control of key/critical characteristics.
* ability to interact and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
* highly motivated, passionate and collaborative with an ability to work remotely.
* able to travel 25%-30%.
physical demands
* duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
* manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
* repetitive manual movements; ability to travel 25%-50%.
experience & education
* +10 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering, quality and/or supply chain.
* bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* lean six sigma qualified belt is preferred but not required.
notes
this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status.
celestica is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.
company overview
celestica (nyse, tsx: cls) enables the world’s best brands. We partner with leading companies across aerospace and defense, communications, enterprise, healthtech, industrial, capital equipment and energy to deliver solutions from design to full-scale production and after-market services. Headquartered in toronto, with teams across 40+ locations in 13 countries.
celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee-based services. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
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