Global Supplier Development Manager

flexible, preferred Czaplinek, Drawsko Pomorskie, Białogard or Tczew, Poland

(considered home office/part time)

• Optimization and globally deployment common tools and methods, drive improvements;
• Ensuring of data integrity, proper analysis and reporting;
• Planning and executing training of new processes and systems to entire Supplier Development/SQA organization globally. Mentoring and professionally support the functionally assigned global SQA/SD teams;
• Conducting internal audits to ensure compliance to all required processes;
• Ensuring that major processes / systems changes are reviewed and verified with key stakeholders via cross-functional teams;
• Global job scope – responsibility for 4 entities in Poland, United Kingdom and United States.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other related disciplines will be considered;
• Technical background with experience within manufacturing and process control;
• At least 10 years of experience in Quality Management / Supplier Development / Supplier Quality Assurance;
• Strong understanding of: QMS, Process approach, ISO, TS16949, IATF 16949, Technical quality audits, APQP, LEAN principles, Six Sigma tools and methodologies;
• Global mindset and excellent communication skills to efficiently communicate across of levels in the organization;
• Highly developed writing and interpersonal skills with the ability to work on diverse teams located in different geographical locations;
• Good time management and project management skills to organize and plan efficiently in developing effective systems and processes;
• Excellent English communication skills, other languages will be an asset;
• Willingness to travel internationally (at least 25%).