The individual will be doing on site assessments of supplier readiness to meet International part requirements including: capacity planning, manpower analysis, process flows, machine throughput with downtime tracking, tooling condition, preventative maintenance practices and raw material ordering practices from Tier 2 and 3 suppliers to meet EDI demand, quality system processes, KPI documentation, work station environment 5S preparedness including standardized work, redundant shipping packaging availability, raw and finished goods storage processes

The position will require the ability to travel 60% to 80% of the time to work on site with International suppliers.  Other than when traveling, this position can be based remotely but applicant MUST live in or be willing to live in (or live a commutable distance to) one of the following locations: 

US-IL-Lisle

US-AL-Huntsville

US-TX-San Antonio

US-OH-Springfield

US-OK-Tulsa

• Leads problem solving activities to look for continuous improvement opportunities with both International cross functional teams and supplier contacts
• Work with cross functional groups to implement corrective actions to improve supply continuity including but not limited to production, procurement, supplier quality, transportation, tooling, containerization, engineering and finance
• Creates detailed project plans for identified improvement activities for both internal and supplier action items with timing for accountability (Gantt Charts)
• Holds leadership escalation review meetings to ensure awareness of risk, review KPI’s, educate leaders on progress improvements, and to request for support as required
• Evaluates International supplier metrics to identify suppliers that need on site support thru reactive impact data including factory down time, truck pulls, expedited freight, and POA (point of application) misses.  Additionally, thru measuring proactive leading indicators like backlog demand growing at assembly plants / service parts and where International demand is higher than normal or exceeds known capacity thresholds

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience

OR

• Master's degree and at least 3 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience

OR

• At least 8 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

• Robust manufacturing and logistics background.  Automotive preferred
• Experience with problem solving tools including 5 why, 8D, and fishbone diagrams
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Data analytics
• Negotiation without direct management
• MS office

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.