Manager, Supplier Performance – Individual Contributor

• Drive supplier recovery, capability improvement, and sustainable performance within the Global Supplier Development organization
• Support operational containment, supplier assessments, and structured improvement plans across global commodities
• 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
• Develop and implement improvement plans and communicate through plan review checkpoints
• Monitor leading and lagging KPIs and evaluate containment exit criteria
• Escalate persistent issues to crisis mode or tiger teams when warranted
• Partner with Commodity Teams and SBUs to transition suppliers to sustainable operations
• Identify supplier sites and prioritize development efforts based on risk, impact, and strategic commodity needs
• Conduct supplier assessments using SRA, SHA, Gemba, and related methods
• 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 structured improvement plans, KPI tracking, and gate reviews
• Monitor maturity targets 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 with minimal disruption
• Monitor supplier maturity post-transition and reinforce continuous improvement
• Execute APQP for new product launches and work transition projects
• Collaborate with Commodity Managers, Quality Assurance & Engineering, Operations and Planning, SBUs, Supplier Site Leadership, and Crisis Response and Tiger Teams

• 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
• Experience leading supplier recovery efforts, supplier transitions, and RCCA investigations for critical quality and delivery issues
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives, applying Lean principles and tools
• Experience managing supplier performance for engineered components and manufacturing processes, including castings, plastics, machining, mechanical fabrication, forgings, and electrical components
• Experience presenting supplier performance and recovery plans to customers, senior leadership, and supplier executives
• Experience using MS Office, LOB, WIP, Clear to Build, and milestone charts
• Must be authorized to work in Mexico without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future
• The company will not offer immigration sponsorship and 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