• Job Description

  Req#: 329218

  Who We Are

  Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

  Job Summary:

  The Manager of Supplier Development is responsible for leading strategic and tactical supply chain activities to effectively support all Textron Systems’ businesses across all site locations with a focus on overall external supply chain performance and improvement. This includes supporting comprehensive and new sourcing strategies, supplier assessments and development, supplier rationalization, and supplier management with a particular focus on supplier quality. This leader will work collaboratively across multiple functions and domains to understand the needs of the business and drive supply chain Supplier Development activities to execution and accountability to improve the service level provided to operations and internal customers. The role will require significant investment in customer and supplier relationship management, provide outstanding customer and inter-personal service, clear and timely communications and facilitate clear paths to successful team closure on Supplier Development assignments.

  Key responsibilities:

  • Develop and lead a high-performing supplier development team of technical engineering and supplier management professionals

  • Partner with Strategic Sourcing and Sourcing Engineering to progress Supply Chain 2.0 initiative, with specific focus on the Performance stage of the lifecycle

  • Balance supplier development requirements workload across all Domains with a focus on high-impact, high-value solutions for the overall business

  • Establish supplier development strategies balanced across all domains.

  • Work closely with program management, engineering, manufacturing and operations to ensure we meet the needs of the business in a fast paced and dynamic environment

  • Partner with Sourcing Engineering, Supplier Management, Buyers, Sub-Contract, and Quality Engineering to ensure a smooth transition to the identified source enabling seamless execution via leading effective Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM).

  • Establish and maintain supplier assessments and development processes to support the identification of new sources while improving and rationalizing existing sources.

  • Perform outsourcing Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA) as appropriate for suppliers and partners.

  • Coordinate the effective flow-downs of contractual requirements to suppliers along with alignment on quality codes and performance/deliverable expectations.

  • Coordinate with quality engineering inspection requirements of suppliers and execute inspection requirements such as first article inspection, managing nonconforming materials, troubleshooting, processing material review board actions, etc.

  • Lead risk assessments via FMEA/Risk Cubes, RCCA, counter-measures and supplier scorecard reviews

  • Execute Quality and Process audits of supply base to ensure compliance and capability of new sources of supply.

  • Direct aim of the supplier development team with focused drive for results and accountability to progressively improve the external supply sources and yield continuous improvement.

  • Lead management of critical supplier programs to improve execution.

  • Travel up to 50% of time and be willing to travel internationally if required

  • Effective management of the Supplier Development team Skill Matrix and Task List

  • Ensure that all team members record task activity in an approved repository

  • Support capability capture of the supply base

  Required qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required. Preferred degrees are Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
  • 5+ years’ experience in design environment.
  • 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or hands-on role.
  • Preferred 2+years’ experience in Supply Chain.
  • Preferred Six Sigma Black Belt certified.
  • Preferred Green Belt certified.
  • Preferred PMP certified.
  • High integrity, credibility and character
  • Proven leadership skills and a strong communicator and listener
  • Cultural flexibility and adaptability, collaborates well across organizations
  • Skilled in data analytics, developing metrics and driving continuous improvement
  • Must be able to obtain Security Clearance
  • Ability to manage risk, schedules and action lists

  Preferred qualifications
  

  • Government contracting experience

  • Supporting new product development

  • Master’s Degree in related field

  • Previous experience with Lean principles or Six Sigma certification

  • CPM and/or CPIM

  • Technical and/or Manufacturing Operations experience or education

  How We Care

  At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

  Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

  - Flexible Work Schedules
  - Education Assistance
  - Career Development & Training Opportunities
  - Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
  - Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
  - Paid Parental Leave

  Are you a Military Veteran?

  Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

• About the company

  battery case supplier. fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite | ADAS cleaning solutions | lightweight plastic hybrid and conventional fuel systems

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