Description
As the Global Commodity Leader of the Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), you will be instrumental in crafting the future of our STA organisation.
The Ford Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) team is a critical driver of quality, efficiency and growth for the entire Supply Chain organisation.
This role involves partnering with Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality and Manufacturing stakeholders to enable the required Supplier network needed to support our strategic plans.
You will bridge the present and the future, optimising and improving Supplier Performance.
The goal is to deliver Ford+ by ensuring best in class quality & delivery with our Supplier Partner network, through flawless execution of new product and best in class quality for current models.
Responsibilities
- Partner with STA leadership and stakeholders to develop and implement the comprehensive Global Commodity Supplier Quality Strategies.
- Lead the integration of Commodity Site and Technical Core areas within the STA organisation.
- Execute APQP to achieve high quality & integrity of PPAP.
- Collaborate with Launch STA team for flawless launches at assigned supplier sites.
- Represent STA in Global Sourcing ensuring strategic alignment to sourcing strategy.
- Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing excellence through Ford’s Q1 and in accordance with AIAG & IATF 16949.
- Maintain, develop and evolve Commodity Base PFMEA & Control Plans.
- Deliver Lean Manufacturing, Quality Principles and Industrialisation in support of Design to Target.
- Ensure GTDS Engagement, Industrialisation Plans and Global lessons learned and prevent recurrence.
- Support all key strategic priorities related to quality, delivery, cost and future program execution.
- Utilise strong data analytic skills to optimise value, improve quality, delivery and cost across the organisation.
Qualifications
- Minimum requirements:
+ Bachelor of Science / Engineering or academic equivalent, MBA / MS preferred. + 10+ years of Engineering/Quality/SQ, Commodity-related experience in Automotive.
- Preferred qualifications:
+ Proven change agent – able to challenge status quo and lead transformation. + Operational experience in Manufacturing processes and process control. + Strong business acumen to be effective at driving transformations and change management. + Critical thinking skills with the ability to identify gaps and propose innovative solutions. + Proficiency in data analytics and its application for continuous improvement in Supply Chain. + Excellent communication skills. + Strong Transformational Leadership skills and team management experience. + Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external key stakeholders.
This role is based in Dearborn, MI and will require up to 50% travel. Relocation assistance is available.