Supplier Performance Leader

Supplier Performance Leader

Outside IR35

Must holds legal status in UK

Derby, UK

Job Description :

Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

Role Overview

To evaluate and assure supplier produced Aero-Engine parts are delivered by commitment dates. Ensure Delivery issues and Corrective Improvements are implemented. This Hybrid position requires multiple aspects of Supply chain management, procurement, manufacturing and quality assurance along with the ability to travel. This role will allow the successful candidate to take a lead role in the management and delivery of products within our customers supply chain to meet demand.

Responsibilities:

• Six Sigma Management
• Lean Management
• Communicate persistently, pleasantly, clearly, and consistently via all communication means
• Ensure strict adherence to tight deadlines, must be comfortable escalating with senior management when required
• Detailed “Request to Fulfilment” Value Chain Assessments
• Monitor Production Flow through Build Review
• Perform Supplier (Readiness) Assessment Audits and Identify and track Critical Issues to closure
• Review Systemic Issues from Assessments and Correlate to Baseline RCCAs Data
• Deep Dive implementation and improvement planning
• Support and deliver Kaizen events
• Create Control Plans, Checkpoints & Monitor Performance
• Develop with Project Manager work instructions to implement best practices / lessons learned and ensure repeatability

Secondary Job Functions:

• Support QuEST’s Project/Team Leaders and Program Mangers regarding execution and closure of statements of work or projects
• Deputise for Team Leader in their absence
• Provide support to the Program Manager/ Team Leader in training and providing technical assistance to the wider Delivery Assurance team
• Develop/Enhance work instructions to implement best practices / lessons learned and ensure repeatability of tasks

Skills

• Able to apply Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving skills and techniques such as 5S – Visual Factory/BOM/ A3/PDCA/VSM/SMED/TPM/Cell Design/Kaizen.
• Six Sigma methodologies, tools, terms
• Understanding of manufacturing processes i.e. Forging / Casting / Assembly / Machining / Special Processes.
• Involvement with Process Planning and Production Readiness reviews.
• Familiarity with Operating/Work Instructions and Control Plans.
• Planning / Raw material / Inventory / tool/ buffer stocks / Purchasing /procurement.
• Experience with quality systems and industry standards compliance
• Knowledge of part qualification requirements (including PPAP/FAI/RCCA processes)
• Understanding proper Measurement/Inspection tool use and requirements
• Experience in a Supply Chain Management aspects / Production Planning / Quality / Operations.
• Familiarity with Operating / Work Instructions and Control Plans.
• History of Customer facing.
• Knowledge of material packaging, handling, shipping and distribution.

Experience desired:

• Experience of structured problem solving methodology: Lean / ACE, lead change/improvement activity / DMAIC / 6 Sigma etc
• Formal auditing qualification.
• Some aerospace product knowledge.
• Ability to read/interpret drawings including understanding of GD&T and critical characteristics (KPCs).
• Experience in a using SAP or similar ERP system.
• Management qualification
• Ability to persuade and influence without authority
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience is desired.
• 5+ years working experience in manufacturing working as manufacturing engineer, industrial engineer, or quality engineer applying Lean manufacturing and problem-solving tools with a continued proven track record
• Experience training and coaching others in problem solving methodologies

Skills (Personnel):

• IT literate Effective
• Personable
• Time management
• Good Communication in English (oral & written) & Interpersonal skills
• Geographically flexible
• Ability to influence decision making
• Customer Focus - Ability to build and develop Customer & Supplier relationships
• Organisational Agility
• Problem solving ability
• Logical Thinking
• Results driven

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday