Supply Chain and Quality Manager: C295

Job Description:

Professional skills / Technical knowledge:

Candidates with 7 to 12 years of work experience in Aerospace & Defence, Automotive/ Automobile manufacturing companies (except pharmaceutical). Potential candidate profile shall focus on QA (Quality Assurance) experience with excellent knowledge on Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, VSM (Value stream mapping), PFMEA ( Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis) , SPC (Statistical Process Control), MSA (Measurement System Analysis).

• This job demands a good understanding of best practices in Quality, Production Mgt, Supply Chain Management.
• Good understanding and knowhow of all elements of lean manufacturing or good understanding and know of 6 Sigma
• Good practical understanding of project management and APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
• Practical understanding of Risk management / proactive approach.
• To operate with a high degree of independence whilst working within the supply chain.
• Good in digital skills, creation of dashboards(Google Sheets, G Studio, Excel etc.)
• Good communication skills to influence decision making with suppliers/internal customers
• Outstanding Program Management Skills
• International /multi functional team experience
• Excellent command on “Root cause analysis” and countermeasures.

Must have skills:

• Lean-Six Sigma / Lean Expert professional
• Six Sigma-Green Belt / Black Belt.
• Excellent command on Value Stream Mapping.
• Problem Solving Techniques - 5 Why Analysis, Ishikawa Analysis, 8D/9S etc.
• Experience in product/process audits - internal or external exposure.
• Run at Rate / PPAP
• APQP - Advanced Product Quality Planning

Accountabilities / Major End Results

The jobholder increases Supply Chain efficiency & overall customer satisfaction thanks to Continuous Improvement Plans (CIP) driven by measurable & agreed co. QCD targets:

• To improve quality level and reliability.
• To achieve top level delivery performances,
• To improve significantly supplier’s productivity & global cost,
• To reduce production & administrative flows and delivery lead-times.
• Contributes to improved company internal & external Procurement processes
• Contribute to extended Supply Chain integration
• Ensure application of harmonized best practices
• Manage Supply Chain improvement and value creation projects, and organize synergies

Detailed Job Description

The SCQM acts as interface with suppliers for operational activities:

• Assess suppliers during tendering phase and contribute to the selection decision
• Manage/contribute to supply chain & quality aspects of the contract being responsible for On time, on Quality (and on Cost when applicable) performance.
• Manage supplier approvals and ensure that suppliers are compliant with certifications required in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor or support new product introduction, ToW, changes, to ensure industrial qualification maturity before serial phase.
• Assess the Supplier capacity, capability & performance and contribute to the Supplier development.
• Identify the supplier's industrial risks and propose mitigation actions.
• Work out short term recovery plans.
• Initiate and manage supplier performance improvement projects.
• Report on supplier operational performance.
• Apply the current associated tools to manage all activities related to supplier management.

Major problems to be solved in the position

Provide robust continuous improvement in the global supply chain to secure sustained performance and mitigate supply chain risks within the following areas.

• Supply Chain performance - QCD
• New Product introduction / Product transfer.
• Rate ramp up.

Behavioral/Soft skills:

• Pragmatic, Persuasive, Cultural awareness, Tenacity
• Open to change and strong team player
• Process and bottom line oriented
• Customer focused
• Self driven
• Ability to work in ambiguity
• Excellent influencing skills / Ability to conduct in front of CXO’s / Sr. Leadership

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus India Private Limited

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Supplier Management

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