Job description
Job description
The main role of the Supplier Performance Quality Manager (SPQM) is to monitor, analyze and take action with regard to supplier performance and to assure the quality of the articles and services purchased while maintaining supplier compliance to all Safran requirements.
The SPQM interacts with internal cross-functional groups, customers and suppliers to define, coordinate, and deploy improvement activities utilizing project management and quality / lean tools. These activities are achieved via monitoring and detection initiatives including onsite audits and assessments as well as monthly / quarterly risk review of suppliers.
The Quality focus SPQM will be responsible for new supplier validation and escalation point for Quality issues and 8D investigation.
The SPQM interacts with internal cross-functional groups, customers and suppliers to define, coordinate, and deploy improvement activities utilizing project management and quality / lean tools. These activities are achieved via monitoring and detection initiatives including onsite audits and assessments as well as monthly / quarterly risk review of suppliers.
The Quality focus SPQM will be responsible for new supplier validation and escalation point for Quality issues and 8D investigation.
- Leads the quality and logistic performances of a supplier panel in coordination with internal stakeholders ensuring alignment with the Supply Chain and Purchasing strategy.
- Identifies trends and poor performing suppliers and then takes action as necessary to improve supplier performance and capability.
- Management and Investigation of supplier non-conformances and manage supplier through containment, root cause investigation, preventative actions and verified closure in a timely manner.
- Manage all supplier non-conformities through Safran Supplier Portal (SP2) capturing supplier responses, 5 Why and 8D evidence.
- Ensure suppliers are compliant and qualified to meet the current versions of Safran quality requirements using the maturity / process audits and Compliance Matrices.
- Plan and implement the appropriate monitoring actions at the suppliers' (system, products, processes and industrialization) as and when necessary.
- Drive key stakeholders to define and deliver the corrective action plans ensuring results are achieved and sustainable with a key focus on production readiness, audits and for systemic quality issues
- Performs onsite supplier audits and evaluations related to: Compliance, Capacity, Production / Change Management, Supply Chain, Quality, Equipment/Tooling Management, etc. and ensure closure of all findings and action items.
- Supports with customer visits and audits as necessary;
- Monitors supplier risks and updates the risk register ensuring key issues are flagged to the business, and a plan is developed to drive internal actions and improvements at suppliers to minimize or eliminate risks
- Focal point for performances issues in relation with logistics and programs teams.
- During a supplier transfer or a Make/Buy transfer, the SPM/SQA shall ensure no disruption in deliveries to the factories and may be requested to manage the overall transfer.
- Lead the planning, scheduling,, facilitation and delivery of Safran strategies (Supplier Development, QRQC, 8D) and other supplier improvement projects
- Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture.
Complementary description
- Regular, predictable attendance is required.
- Must be willing to work overtime as necessary.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.
Job requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or related field.
- A minimum 5 years of experience with background in Manufacturing either in Quality, Supply Chain, Lean- sigma production implementation
- Solid Operational experience: in surveillance and supplier development within a purchasing/logistic/quality industrial organization (aerospace, automotive…)
- Proven Project Management skills within a supply chain/manufacturing environment
- Lean Project Management – Experienced in leading workshops using lean methodology. With demonstrable experience of working with Quality/Lean Tools (FMEA, 8D, DMAIC, 5W, Ishikawa etc.) and delivering sustained improvements
- Strong Negotiation Skills demonstrated at senior management level
- Advanced problem-solving skills - ability to analyze a problem and determine if driven by design, supplier or other factors in a timely fashion and to make calculated risk decisions when ambiguity is a factor.
- Knowledge of supply chain; ERP principals
- Demonstrate leadership, influencing, teamwork and effective conflict resolution (drive change, conduct workshops) with strong communication skills at all levels of management internally and at supplier facility (written and verbal)
- Proven ability to work tactically with a strategic objective. Including having a high level of self-motivation and job planning in order to achieve goals and meet deadlines working autonomously.
- Good Interpersonal skills – able to work and influence across all levels of the organization and externally with the suppliers to ensure key deliverables are met.
- Experience of working within a matrix organization
- Microsoft Office Suite proficient, including MS Project
- Enthusiastic, with a drive for results
- Strong verbal and written skills.
- Experience in Continuous Improvements and/or Lean Process Development, Green Belt trained or equivalent.
- Black belt certification
- PMP or MBA
- Experience with Electronics, Electrical Winding, Stamping, Molding or Machining Experience in Tooling management
- Fluent in French and/or Spanish
Safran Electrical and Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 941-751-7128. We will decide on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Specificity of the job
- Travel requirements: Frequent travel (general guideline: twice a month) within U.S/Outside U.S.
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 83,000 employees and sales of 19 billion euros in 2022 and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran ranks among Forbes magazine's Top 30 best employers in the world.
Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in the equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has 11,500 employees across 13 different countries.
Bachelor's Degree
More than 5 years
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