SUMMARY:Strengthen the collaboration with suppliers in the US to ensure smooth operationESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSchedule and coordinate suppliers visit within MexicoAssess supplier capacity, identify bottlenecks, work collaboratively on action plans, continuous improvement activities, and follow upsReview planning parameters and logistics aspects with suppliers and ensure that inventory levels are defined and adhere properly and resilience plan is put in placeEnsure that processes are set up correctly and operating at optimal efficiencyMonitor production output and quality to ensure that maximum production targets are metAssess supplier capacity and review in PowerBiResponsible to apply all the requirements related to EMS, ISO9001/14001/45001/50001 requirements according to the position.QUALIFICATIONS:University degree (Industrial Engineering preferred or any other technical degree)Good working knowledge of manufacturing processesPurchasing experience is a plusKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREDAbility to travel, approx. 60% within Mexico and the US5+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Quality or Purchasing, in a multinational environment, as well as in adjacent disciplines like Logistics, Supply Chain are welcomedConfidence and ability to interact internally and externally at different organizational levelsBe comfortably operating in shopfloor environment at supplierBasic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Tools and Techniques (VSM, TPM, OEE, 5S, SMED, line balancing, wastes elimination)Basic knowledge in Quality and material flowProficient in digital communicationAbility to work in a dynamic, multicultural environmentWork efficiently and proactively to deliver resultsProficient in English (85%)#J-18808-Ljbffr