Safran · 1 day ago
Director, Supplier Performance
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $201K/yr
10+ years expSafran is a leader in business and regional aircraft interiors, and they are seeking a Director of Supplier Performance to enhance their supply chain operations. The role focuses on managing supplier quality systems, conducting capability assessments, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to ensure suppliers meet performance expectations.
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Hiring Manager
Reginald Chadwick
Responsibilities
Perform supplier capability assessments as related to quality systems, process controls, manufacturing capabilities, and lean maturity. Publish audit report outlining non-conformities, opportunities for improvement, and work closely with suppliers to plan and implement appropriate timely corrective actions
Track supplier's performance indicators, based on scorecards and rankings, to facilitate and develop the supply base's ability to consistently meet or exceed defined expectations
Actively support supply chain cost reduction projects in leading APQP process with suppliers, manufacturing facilities and engineering for on time production part approval process (PPAP) submission approval
Assist in driving supplier selection through robust qualification processes
Assess new and existing supplier capabilities to meet product, cost, quality, capacity and fulfillment ensuring suppliers are able to meet requirements for performance, quality, cost and delivery of components and requirements for AS9100
Deploy Safran Cabin, Inc. quality processes, tools and metrics globally. Includes identification, training, reporting, and continuous improvement of processes, tools and metrics
Develop positive relationships and work closely with sourcing leaders to manage, implement and track supplier/engineering, design changes, capacity studies & new product introductions & transfers
Educate suppliers in Safran Cabin supplier performance expectations. Train suppliers in the deployment of quality systems tools & techniques such as 8D problem solving, process capability studies, process failure mode effect & analysis (PFMEA), design failure mode effect analysis (DFMEA), control plans, PPAP & continuous improvement in terms of material flow. Educate suppliers in Safran Cabin internal processes to achieve optimal alignment with Safran Cabin manufacturing plants, engineering centers & supply chain organization
Provide leadership during investigations of major problems & or special projects focusing on developing working relationships with suppliers & the supply chain with regard to product development & procurement of parts
Lead internal 8D problem solving team related to defective purchase components. Work closely with suppliers, Safran Cabin manufacturing plant, engineering & supply chain organizations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Supply Chain/Quality Management
Minimum of 10 years of engineering, quality, supplier quality or supplier development experience in aerospace, automotive or mechanical manufacturing environment with the ability to lead and influence others
Minimum of 5 years of experience leading teams
Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing environment
Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Basic ERP knowledge
Assertive and self-starting leader with the ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills
Good expertise in Quality and Lean techniques, coupled with the ability to drive successful supplier relationships
Demonstrable experience of managing and executing rapid recovery projects within the supply chain
Collaborative mindset and strong leadership
Proven record of accomplishment of achieving overall total performance goals and improvement
Experience in Aerospace/Automotive business within an international company
Lean manufacturing knowledge is required
Proven record of interfacing with multiple business units in a large global business and managing remote groups
Knowledge of quality systems, methods and practices; AS9100, ISO, APQP, PFMEA, PPAP and control plans
Strong written and verbal business communications abilities, must be comfortable delivering information to all levels of the organization including senior leadership
Self-starter with ability to drive improvement, meet timeliness and objectives
Preferred
Advanced degree or certification preferred
Experience with a world class manufacturing organization
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering
Masters of science degree
Six Sigma green or black belt
Certified quality auditor (CQA)
Certified quality engineer (CQE)
Benefits
Health care (medical, dental and vision)
Life insurance
401(k) savings plans with company match
Paid time off
Employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!
Management roles may be eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.
Company
Safran
Safran is an international technology group with divisions in aerospace, defense, and security.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-01-02Post Ipo Equity
1999-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Pierre-Antony Vastra
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Tinku Rasheed
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