Global LEAN/ Supplier Continuous Improvement Expert

Job Overview

• Define and Execute Supplier Integration Program at selected suppliers.
• Perform Potential Analysis at new suppliers (VDA6.3 Potential Analysis)
• Perform Supplier Integration Assessments to selected suppliers.
• Perform regular visits to Suppliers under the Integration Program till QCDTS Target completion.
• Verifies CQI certifications – Perform CQI audits when applicable. 
• Support suppliers for System Development according to IATF when applicable (i.e., ISO 9000 to IATF).
• Monitors Supplier’s performance during the Supplier Development (Integration) Program and escalates to Procurement if required.
• Training Experts within SQ Function for IATF / Core Tools / 5S / Poka-Yoke / Problem-Solving & PDCA / QRM / Lean Tools.
• Owner of Supplier Academy and Onboarding Process for Quality.
• Tooling / Technical Skill Capability according to the required commodity / manufacturing process.
• Experts on Lean Manufacturing. Leads Value Stream Mapping (Flow Analysis) workshops at Suppliers identifying potential cost improvements.
• Leads Supplier Improvement Workshops (i.e., reduction of CoPQ / Scrap Reduction / Lean Manufacturing) in collaboration with Procurement SDE / CoE

What your background should look like:

• At least 5 years of experience within Automotive Quality Management  (Procurement is a plus)
• Fluent English is a must, German is an advantage
• Minimum 5 years of Lean Manufacturing Working Experience
• Expert Knowledge on VDA 6.3., IATF16949, ISO 14000, ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing Tools, Automotive Core Tools, Poka-Yoke, and other Automotive Standards
• Certified VDA 6.3 (version 2023) / IATF 16949 2nd party auditor. 
• Problem Solving Tools (8D / PDCA / A3 / DMAIC / SPS, etc)
• Tooling / Technical Skill Capability according to the required commodity / manufacturing process
• 6 Sigma Green Belt experience at minimum.
• Technical knowledge on specific product and process as required (e.g. Molding, Stamping, Plating, Die casting, Mechanical Assembly, PAB/PCBA…)
• Expert level with the tools related to supplier APQP process, include but not limited to PPAP, FMEA, CP, MSA, SPC, R@R, Poka-Yoke, 5S and 8D methodology.
• Ability to work across cultures and geographies effectively.
• Thorough knowledge of Problem-Solving tools (5-Why, Ishikawa/Fishbone diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis, A3, SPS, etc) 
•  Auditor Skills (ISO 19011 / Automotive Process Approach / Risk Thinking)
• SAP basic knowledge (Minimum Quality Module)
• Basic knowledge of GD&T
• Strong presentation and communication and negotiation skills
• Strong Coaching & Training skills
• Business acumen regarding part cost structure / breakdown 
• Job requires regular travels (including abroad)
• Independent and able to collaborate with other functions/countries/regions.
• Continuous improvement mindset

Competencies