Assistant Manager

Role & responsibilities

1. Vendor Quality Performance: Reduce supplier defect rate thru supplier audits, drive corrective action plans, improve supplier training programs.

2. Vendor Development and Improvement: Increase number of suppliers with certified quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) by providing support and guidance to suppliers in achieving certification, conduct supplier development workshops.

3. Implement process improvement projects with key suppliers by Implementing value stream mapping, facilitate Kaizen events, implement lean manufacturing principles.

4. Cost Reduction and Efficiency: Reduce the cost of poor quality (COPQ) from suppliers by analysing root causes of quality issues, implement preventive actions, negotiate cost recovery with suppliers.

5. Improve supplier responsiveness and lead times

6. Relationship Management: Improve supplier satisfaction scores by Conducting regular supplier performance reviews, address supplier concerns promptly.

• Technical Skills:
• Knowledge of quality management systems: ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949 (depending on the industry)
• Quality control methodologies: Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt), Lean Manufacturing, 8D problem-solving
• Statistical analysis: Ability to interpret data and use statistical tools for process improvement
• Auditing skills: Experience conducting supplier audits and evaluating compliance
• Understanding of manufacturing processes: Knowledge of manufacturing processes relevant to FMCD industry.