09 - Manager, Global Supplier Quality 1

General Overview

Functional Area:  Quality (QUA)
Career Stream:  Global Supplier Quality (GSQ)
Role:  Manager 1 (MG1)
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 Engineering Team drives customer focus excellence and continuous improvement throughout our external and vertically integrated suppliers and ensure compliance with Industry, Customer and Celestica Requirements. We drive a Zero Defect culture with emphasis on maximizing value and preventing of quality problems. Quantifying, managing and mitigating supply chain risk to provide continuous flow of quality parts, whilst minimizing supply chain disruption.

We are currently seeking a Supplier Quality Manager, reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Supplier Quality. 

Detailed Description

•    Monitor customer and Celestica requirements/expectations flowed down to suppliers and sub suppliers to ensure clear expectations are defined and understood.
•    Quality Planning during new product introduction, flawless launch, transitions and significant process changes.
•    Management and reporting of risk-based Supplier Audit program. Performing Supplier Qualification audits to assess quality systems, technical capability and process capability. Assist in supplier selection and onboarding.
•    Developing and deploying robust Global Supplier Quality processes and procedures. Document control, maintenance and continual improvement of Supplier Quality processes.
•    Create, analyze and report supplier performance data, metrics and KPI’s.
•    Monitor ongoing supplier performance and Drive Supplier Quality Improvement Plans to address systemic issues. Work with supplier’s and Celestica’s site representatives to effectively drive root cause and corrective action to resolve problems.
•    Participate in Periodic Business Reviews of high impact/ Preferred Suppliers. Active engagement in Celestica’s supplier performance objectives.
•    Educate suppliers on the deployment of core quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, 8D/ Root Cause Analysis and problem resolution.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Highly motivated, passionate and collaborative with a capacity to work independently 
• Practical knowledge international industry quality standards including as appropriate AS9000 series, ISO13485, IATF16949, VDA etc.
• Experience with electronic and mechanical assembly, as well as a wide range of manufacturing processes.
• Extensive experience with conducting quality audits. Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• Advanced problem-solving skills, able to drive suppliers 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.
• Proficient in GD&T and the management of Key/Critical Characteristics (KCs/CCs).
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage multiple projects.
• Flexible and cooperative approach when working in teams.
• Lean Six Sigma qualified belt is preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

•    On-site position
•    Must be able to travel 25%-50%.

Typical Experience

Min 8 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering, quality and /or supply chain.

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related) or an equivalent combination of academic study and practical manufacturing experience

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.