In this role you will strengthen and develop our global supplier base, driving improvements in quality, capability, warranty and delivery. You will work with production component and critical indirect suppliers to sustain performance that meets business expectations and promote a Right First Time approach to NPIP. You’ll contribute to the Group Quality Vision and lead escalation resolution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks. This is an opportunity to shape supplier performance in a large manufacturing environment and deliver measurable impact.
Pay / Benefits
competitive salary
33 days holiday
company pension
onsite gym
in-house doctor
ULEV car scheme
Responsibilities
Support delivery of the Group Quality Vision focusing on incoming material quality targets and overall supplier performance
Drive improvements in supplier Quality & Warranty through quality clinics
Lead closure on all escalated supplier Quality and Warranty concerns
Collaborate with critical suppliers to validate capability and implement action plans
Manage and resolve escalated supplier delivery and capacity issues with sustainable outcomes
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to protect business continuity
Conduct onboarding, quality and category process audits to mitigate risk and ensure compliance
Lead Launch Readiness activities with appropriate programmes and reporting
Support machine-specific improvement programmes aligned to Quality objectives and product PCM closures
Key requirements
Significant experience in supplier development, manufacturing, engineering or quality within a global organisation
Strong knowledge of Total Quality Management, QMS and auditing processes
Experience with APQP, PPAP and New Product Introduction processes
Solid understanding of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Proficient in structured problem solving techniques such as 8D
Experience assessing supplier capacity and capability in a production environment
Hold a degree (or equivalent) in engineering, manufacturing or a related discipline
Strong communicator with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Proactive, self-motivated and able to deliver measurable results
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