Strengthen the collaboration with suppliers in the US to ensure smooth operation

• Schedule and coordinate suppliers visit within Mexico
• Assess supplier capacity, identify bottlenecks, work collaboratively on action plans, continuous improvement activities, and follow ups
• Review planning parameters and logistics aspects with suppliers and ensure that inventory levels are defined and adhere properly and resilience plan is put in place
• Ensure that processes are set up correctly and operating at optimal efficiency
• Monitor production output and quality to ensure that maximum production targets are met
• Assess supplier capacity and review in PowerBi
• Responsible 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 processes
• Purchasing experience is a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to travel, approx. 60% within Mexico and the US
• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Quality or Purchasing, in a multinational environment, as well as in adjacent disciplines like Logistics, Supply Chain are welcomed
• Confidence and ability to interact internally and externally at different organizational levels
• Be comfortably operating in shopfloor environment at supplier
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Tools and Techniques (VSM, TPM, OEE, 5S, SMED, line balancing, wastes elimination)
• Basic knowledge in Quality and material flow
• Proficient in digital communication
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment
• Work efficiently and proactively to deliver results
• Proficient in English (85%)