Switzerland Global Enterprise

Sourcing Lean Leader – Supplier Development

Switzerland Global Enterprise

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $149,400 - $248,900 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Provides Supplier with technical expertise in areas such as Process Development, Capacity Planning, Inventory Requirements and Management to meet GE demand and supplier needs
  • Drives Value Stream Analysis and Kaizens with key suppliers to enable strategic goals for GE and the supply base
  • Drives process and systemic quality improvements, at assigned supplier sites, through the use of lean and quality tools and validates improvements through defined measurables to reduce defects and improve OTD
  • Works in conjunction with Plant Quality and Suppliers in problem solving - leading cross-functional teams on major issues resolution at Supplier locations
  • Performs analysis (Commodity, Quality Systems, DPPM, DMR) to determine trends along with proposed actions to drive performance improvement
  • Supports training of internal staff along with other functions on Supplier Lean governance strategy, policy, procedures and work instructions
  • Prepares, distributes and communicates periodic Supplier performance status and risk assessments
  • Works to actively deploy GE’s defined Supplier Development Procedures, Processes and work instructions within the region
  • Supports process and procedures review along with continuous improvement actions

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in quality, mechanical, electrical, industrial, operations or other equivalent disciplines
  • Significant experience in Quality/Materials/Operations
  • Experience across plants or business units
  • Evidence of knowledge of the Quality Sciences -APQP, Problem solving, sampling, statistical analysis, root cause analysis, PDCA
  • Some previous leadership experience in management, supervision or project/program leadership
  • Proven lean experience required: Driving transformation and leading Kaizen events
  • Lean tool set (VSM, Problem Solving, A3 Thinking, Gauge R&R, SMED)
  • Knowledge of Industry specific quality registration (ISO9001:2008 & ISO9001:2015)
  • Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the company
  • Ability to work cross-functionally
  • Speaks English as primary/secondary language
  • Developing quality/process expertise within a commodity/s
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
  • Ability to travel up to 60%
Benefits
  • Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
  • Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
  • Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
  • Tuition assistance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time-off for vacation or illness
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
Process DevelopmentCapacity PlanningInventory ManagementValue Stream AnalysisLean ToolsQuality ImprovementStatistical AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisLean MethodologyAPQP
Soft Skills
LeadershipProblem SolvingCommunicationCross-functional CollaborationTrainingAnalytical ThinkingTeam LeadershipStrategic ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills
Certifications
ISO9001:2008ISO9001:2015Bachelor’s degree in QualityBachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Industrial EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Operations Management