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Supplier Development & Performance Manager

Iconma

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
Today
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.
 
Why Should You Apply?

About the Company

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Iconma

ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.

  • Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
  • Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • Founded in 2000
  • 2000+ Employees

The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Management Consulting Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://www.iconma.com/

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