Manager Supplier Quality Management

THE POSITION

Based in one of Vertiv's main facilities and reporting to the Senior Director of Supplier Quality this will be a regional lead role to support Supplier Quality activities. This position will be an integral part in supporting the Supplier Quality strategy to create a global ONE Vertiv structure. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Participate in ongoing improvements of the Supplier Quality strategies, processes, methods, and procedures according to the stated objectives.
• Establish regional Supplier Quality objectives to support the overall Supplier Quality strategies.
• Lead the region in the reduction of key KPI's such as Supplier NC's and PPMs.
• Monitor and report on regional supplier performance metrics. 
• Develop and oversee a strategy to deal with Vertiv's worst suppliers within the region using Vertiv's Supplier Improvement Plan (SIP) or similar alternatives to help drive improvements.
• Responsible for assessing, building and developing a world-class regional Supplier Quality organization to support business objectives through skills assessment of team members and planning appropriate training needs.
• Ensure the proper allocation and alignment of Supplier Quality resources, balancing supplier quality issues, resourcing projects, new product launches and supplier improvement activities.
• Deliver new projects according to Vertiv's NPDI process on time according to stated KPI's.
• Represent Supplier Quality in Purchasing Commodity meetings or NPDI kickoff meetings when needed.
• Support sourcing activity including but not limited to Supplier assessments according to Vertiv's VSAC, Special Process Audits or Technical reviews.
• Support the resolution of current production quality, service, and technology performance issues, with on-site support at the supplier with SQE's.
• Participate and contribute in global Supplier Quality meetings.
• Prepare and host regional Supplier Quality team meetings.
• Lead any other tasks or projects assigned.

• Follow procedures, rules and principles of quality management system and environmental management system. 
• Respects principles of local and international VERTIV Trade Compliance procedures connected with all operations and business practices.
• Follows all rules of H&S and living environment protection defined by internal procedures or communicated during training.
• Responsible to use working dress code and all safety protection equipment defined by the organization.

• Performs other duties and oversee special projects and assignments as may be assigned by management.
• Travel: 30%+

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• To degree level and/or with relevant practical experience.  
• Minimum 5-8 years of diverse experience in the following functions: Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality or Supplier Quality Systems. Automotive Manufacturing Industry experience a plus.
• Management experience leading a team a must. 
• Strong leadership skills, with ability to effectively manage remotely.
• Excellent project management skills, with experience in managing multiple priorities simultaneously. 
• Internal or Lead auditor 3rd party certifications in ISO 9001 quality standard preferred. Additional certifications in: IATF 16949 or VDA 6.3 a plus.
• Working knowledge and understanding of all appropriate quality improvement tools, including Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA and SPC), along with Error Proofing and LEAN principles preferred.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of the English language (speaking, reading and writing). Additional languages a plus. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.  
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Highly collaborative and team-oriented approach to work.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with strategic partners and key suppliers.