Job Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Sr. Manager of Supplier Quality Development (SQD) Magna Powertrain Ramos is responsible for the oversight and improvement of key performance metrics of Magna Powertrain’s Ramos´ supply base. Will lead the Ramos/Troy SQD Team; ensure compliance to related systems, work with internal customers and the supply base to ensure continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL TASKS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop effective partnerships with suppliers’ leadership and MPT functional leaders to improve supplier capability through supplier assessments, clear and concise communication, feedback and training.
2. Create / Deploy / Implement a continuous supplier improvement strategy
3. Introduce suppliers to the STA process to assure corrective action in place to improve past behavior.
4. Facilitates the development plans for process control, capability and sustainability at the supplier.
5. Responsible for execution of the APQP Process with suppliers. Ensure all APQP elements are completed to high standards to achieve Flawless Launches.
6. Assists in identifying, communicating and resolving early-stage supplier quality problems.
7. Support serial production supplier problem resolution to assure effective corrective and systematic actions are implemented
8. Guides supplier through tough situations through involvement and plan management
9. Track total supplier DMN and Warning to assure target of reduction YOY
10. Work with new and existing suppliers to ensure quality system implementation and continuous improvement. Tracks the improvement and initiates countermeasures if progress does not meet MPT expectations.
11. Coordinate prescribed assessments of potential new suppliers and provide a recommendation to the Quality and Purchasing group.
12. Play a key role in sourcing selection and the Sourcing Council Process. Ensure component level Technical Reviews are properly executed with potential suppliers.
13. Ensure proper approval and documentation practices are followed for any process, material or tooling change at suppliers.
14. Ensure suppliers provide thorough information to support development of new projects including PFMEAs, Process Control Plans, Process Capability Studies, Run[redacted] and Safe Launch Planning.
15. Review and ensure SQD Team remains within Departmental budget.
16. Oversee current and future work-load. Ensure the necessary level of resources are available within the Department.
17. Develops and executes long-term progressive strategy to ensure the Supplier Quality function becomes increasingly proactive in addressing supplier performance issues.
18. Practice and maintain integrity while following and upholding Magna’s Charter and Constitution.
19. Follow and uphold Magna’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
20. Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF).
21. Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost.
22. Maintains working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
23. Health & Safety responsibilities:
o Understands and enforces Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures and rules.
o Involved in accident / incident investigation, reporting and corrective actions.
o Reviews safety incidents, memos, etc. with employees.
o Train new employees.
o Correct unsafe acts and conditions.
o Ensure use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
o Assess employee safety performance as part of performance appraisal.
24. Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.
25. Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.
26. Treat everyone with dignity, trust and respect.
27. Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION:
1. A Bachelor’s Degree is required. A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with an MBA, MS or other technical graduate degree is preferred.
2. Self-starter and a team player who will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
3. Creates a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills, emphasizing interpersonal, group presentation, and team facilitation skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
1. Minimum 15 years of experience in Quality Assurance, including Quality Systems, Standards, Metrics, and Tools.
2. Minimum 8 years experience in a leadership role with a track-record of progression.
3. Demonstrated track record of effectively influencing and negotiating with all levels of an organization and leading effective change initiatives, supplier quality development, planning and training.
4. Automotive manufacturing experience required with a strong preference in Powertrain Systems.

KEY BEHAVIORAL TRAITS FOR SUCCESS:
1. Creativity & Innovation: Able to generate creative ideas to solve problems and improve work methods; apply novel approaches to situations; independently apply professional expertise in ways that are unique or innovative; collaborate with team members to brainstorm creative approaches; rethink situations to create new opportunities or overcome obstacles.
2. Continuous Quality & Performance Improvement: Able to foster an organizational environment in which individuals take personal responsibility for improving work processes and products; identify and resolve quality issues that cross departments or functions; support efforts that enhance the organization’s quality performance; create an environment where best practices are freely shared among teams throughout the organization and performance is measured to facilitate continuous improvement.
3. Flexibility & Achieving Change: Able to positively deal with changes that affect job requirements; adapt to shifting priorities in response to the needs of internal and external customers; quickly recognize situations/conditions where change is needed; work to clarify situations where information, instructions, or objectives are ambiguous; support organizational change.
4. Problem Solving & Analysis: Able to gather appropriate data and diagnose the cause of a problem before taking action; separate causes from symptoms; apply lessons learned from others who encountered similar problems or challenges; anticipate problems and develop contingency plans to deal with them; develop and evaluate alternative courses of action.
5. Technical/Functional Expertise: Able to demonstrate mastery of the technical/functional skills necessary for performing own job; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the advances in field; regularly publish or present on leading-edge issues; conduct leading-edge research or similar work that has organization-wide impact; play a key role in advancements in profession.
6. Strategic Alignment: Able to ensure that all systems in the organization are aligned toward achieving overall strategic goals; continually communicate and reinforce the highest priority strategic initiatives to keep the organization focused on the right things; hold others accountable for meeting the needs of the total business rather than optimizing the performance of only their area; ensure that the organization has broad strategies and plans that focus on market needs and competitive advantage; set and articulate a compelling vision for the organization

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment; 30 - 40% Travel required.
While working in this environment, the employee will be exposed to machinery, moving equipment and material, moderate noise, airborne particles, fumes and various levels of temperature created by the manufacturing process.