Manager, Supplier Performance – Individual Contributor

• Lead internal and supplier containment actions with Operations and Quality
• Facilitate supplier kick-off meetings and rapid response actions
• Conduct Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations
• Coordinate stakeholders to develop and implement supplier improvement plans
• Monitor leading and lagging KPIs and evaluate containment exit criteria
• Escalate persistent issues to crisis mode or tiger teams
• Partner with Commodity Teams and SBUs on closed-loop feedback and transition to sustainable operations
• Identify supplier sites and prioritize development based on risk, impact, and strategic commodity needs
• Conduct supplier assessments using SRA, SHA, and Gemba
• Engage suppliers through development roadmaps, training, and targeted maturity-model actions
• Align with Commodity Managers and Engineering teams on supplier readiness for new programs or volume ramp-ups
• Facilitate improvement plans, KPI tracking, and gate reviews
• Monitor supplier maturity and initiate sustainment planning
• Support long-term monitoring and supplier re-engagement cycles
• Develop manufacturing process technology tools and standardization, including FMEA and Control Plans
• Lead or support supplier transitions and smooth handover of work scope
• Monitor supplier maturity post-transition
• Align internal business units and suppliers on performance expectations and continuous improvement
• Execute APQP for new product launches and work transition projects

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Ability to travel to supplier sites as needed - minimum of 50% of time
• Advanced proficiency in English
• Led supplier recovery efforts, supplier transitions, and RCCA investigations for critical quality and delivery issues, driving corrective actions to closure
• Managed cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives, applying Lean principles and tools
• Managed supplier performance for engineered components and manufacturing processes, including castings, plastics, machining, mechanical fabrication, forgings, and electrical components
• Presented supplier performance and recovery plans to customers, senior leadership, and supplier executives
• Performance tracking using MS Office, LOB, WIP, Clear to Build, and milestone charts
• Must be authorized to work in Mexico without company immigration sponsorship now or in the future
• The company will not seek export authorization for this role

• Excellent work environment
• On-site gym facilities
• Wellness area & Sports tournaments
• Engagements events
• Talent development programs
• Transportation arrangements within proper radius from site
• Eco-friendly parking
• Medical & Life Insurance