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Supplier Development & Performance Manager

ICONMA, LLC

Milwaukee, WI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$69.07–$74.07 Per Hour
SKILLS
8D, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Analysis Skills, Auditing, Capacity Analysis, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Health Plan, High Tech Industry, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Organizational Skills, Outsourcing, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Validation, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Quality Management
LOCATION
Milwaukee, WI
POSTED
22 days ago
Our client, a Building Technology and Software Services company, is looking for a Supplier Development & Performance Manager for their Milwaukee, WI/Hybrid location.
 
Responsibilities:
  • The Supplier Development & Performance Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end supplier performance improvement across quality, delivery, capacity, scalability, and sustainability.
  • The role drives operational excellence through Lean manufacturing, structured problem-solving, and advanced supplier development strategies while supporting new product launches, supplier readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives and customer expectations.
  • Lead supplier performance management across quality, delivery, capacity, scalability, and sustainability including KPI tracking and reviews.
  • Develop and execute supplier quality and delivery improvement plans to reduce SPPM and ensure on-time delivery.
  • Perform supplier risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Drive continuous improvement and supplier training using Six Sigma and Lean methods, including Kaizen initiatives (e.g., VSM, TPM, takt optimization, changeover reduction, standard work, etc).
  • Lead structured problem solving (8D and root cause analysis) and ensure sustainable corrective actions.
  • Manage supplier readiness for new product launches, including APQP, PPAP, and process validation.
  • Validate supplier capacity, scalability, and technical capability.
  • Conduct supplier audits and capability assessments across quality, processes, and capacity.
  • Manage supplier-related programs management for NPI, ramp-ups, and recovery initiatives.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, engineering, operations, and quality.
  • Establish governance, define KPIs, and drive supplier performance standards.
 
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or Supply Chain.
  • 10+ years of experience in supplier development, supplier quality, plant quality, manufacturing, or supply chain.
  • Deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Program & Project Management, Six Sigma, APQP, and PPAP processes.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, capacity analysis, quality systems.
  • Proven experience in supplier performance improvement and recovery initiatives.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Proven experience with new product integration, outsourcing, and greenfield operations preferred.
  • High level of resilience, accountability, and professionalism
  • Ability to work effectively in matrix and cross-cultural environments
  • Proven ability to coach and develop supplier capabilities.
  • The person must have a minimum of 10 years experience planning, monitoring, and optimizing capacity (people, systems, infrastructure, or production capability) to align with current and future demand.
  • They must have also started on a production floor and worked their way up through the ranks.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineering.
  • The person must have "lived" capacity optimization and not just talk about it.
 
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