Overview
At Modine, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.
You will be responsible to identify and drive continuous improvements with critical suppliers, simultaneously making sure the organization stays aligned with business needs to improve value generation for sustainable supplier performance in on time delivery, quality, capacity, scalability and sustainability to all our sites. The primary focus area is to work directly with the Central Procurement & Plant Material Leads. You will lead implementation of processes, tools, and training to drive accuracy, efficiency, and accountability in all aspects of order fulfillment including supplier on-time delivery, get well to PO, supplier past due reduction, days gap closure to Modine need date, supplier capacity verification, surge capacity available and key quality indicators at the supplier, on-time response to 4D / 8D and 8D closure rate in order to achieve sustained high quality performance. You will influence key decision-making processes with direct connection to customer and supplier delivery and business.
Responsibilities
- Identify and implement development activities. Initiate, lead and follow up continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.
- Drive supplier capacity audits, reviews and be in control of supplier's scalability. Analyze the need of process development and investments.
- Analyze production set up and methods to identify waste and improvement potentials.
- Provide a structured problem-solving process to drive a solid root cause analysis for performance issues (Delivery and Quality) for assigned suppliers.
- Facilitate and implement supplier-training programs. Evaluate risk of new suppliers to deliver upon program requirements including on site or other assessments. Work throughout the NPI programs to ensure suppliers' readiness.
- Prioritize, lead, and facilitate assessments with a cross functional team for strategic / critical suppliers to resolve reasons for poor performance, monitor corrective action and continuous improvement validations.
- Develop programs related to supplier overall performance including a robust onboarding and risk assessment process, execution of risk mitigation strategies, periodic on-site assessments of key suppliers, development and execution of Modine Global Supplier Standards.
- Communicate process outcomes & risks / mitigations effectively during shop floor and business center reviews.
- Lead strategic supplier discussions (e.g., dual source, supplier changes) with Procurement & Commodity leadership.
- Monitor, track and report on supplier compliance to delivery due dates, identify risks to late delivery, and handle critical issues with suppliers according to Modine procedures.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Operations, Materials / Fulfillment and Engineering to assure timely material availability to meet customer demands.
- Help develop a culture of accountability supporting tracking, action planning, and measurable improvement of critical supply chain planning KPIs; define the process mission, vision, tactics, goals, objectives, KPIs, and measures aligned with the organization strategies.
- Lead KPI performance through supplier management of demand-supply variation, labor planning, order scheduling and capacity planning.
- Develop project templates and management systems driving data to information to action plans.
- Facilitate and lead weekly Critical Material Review meetings across multiple business verticals.
Required Education & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree within engineering, manufacturing, or supply chain management.8+ years of experience in continuous improvement in manufacturing, and / or supplier management, preferably in a global, cross-cultural environment.Hands-on experience with successful application of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing tools.Ability to travel up to 50%.Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills with strong problem-solving capabilities.Proven track record to work effectively in a matrix organization and ability to manage, mentor, and influence others.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously and work to a tight schedule.Tenacious yet professional when working with supplier challenges.Benefits
Health & Well-being
Day One
Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverageEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)After 90 days of continuous employmentMaternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)Financial Benefits
401k Retirement plan and company paid matchLife InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributionFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Short Term Disability (company paid)Long Term DisabilityWork-Life Balance
Competitive time-off policiesTuition ReimbursementModine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
J-18808-Ljbffr