Senior Manager overseeing supplier quality development and performance for Oshkosh's Next Generation Delivery Vehicle Program. Collaborating with suppliers to ensure quality and readiness across a global supply base.
Responsibilities
Lead supplier quality development, performance management, and readiness for the NGDV supply base.
Establish and drive supplier quality expectations aligned with NGDV Program requirements and company standards.
Serve as the primary supplier quality escalation point for critical issues impacting production, delivery, or compliance.
Own and monitor critical supplier quality KPIs, including but not limited to PPM, PPAP, audit results, and corrective action effectiveness.
Analyze trends and proactively identify risks within the supply base that could impact production or quality.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve supplier performance and reduce defects.
Partner with suppliers to ensure readiness to support increasing production volumes and on-time delivery commitments.
Lead supplier assessments, readiness reviews, and launch support activities during program ramp-up phases.
Identify, assess, and mitigate supplier-related quality and delivery risks.
Lead containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation for supplier quality issues.
Communicate supplier quality performance and risks to program and senior leadership.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Eight (8) or more years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or related roles, with leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience managing supplier quality across a large, geographically dispersed supply base.
Strong working knowledge of PPAP, APQP, PPM, corrective action methodologies, and quality management systems.
Proven ability to lead in fast-paced, high-risk program environments with ramping production.
Experience supporting new product launches or large-scale automotive programs.
Six Sigma, ASQ, or similar quality certifications.
Ability to travel 50-75%.
Benefits
Competitive total rewards package
People-first culture
Opportunities to support team member growth and success
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