KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
      
      1. Selection, development, and supervision of the suppliers and outside processors. Ensures that selected suppliers have clearly established objectives and performance expectations.
      2. Plans, executes, and follows up on supplier assessments.
      3. Manages supplier launch readiness and PPAP approvals for assigned suppliers.
      4. Collaborates with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Assembly and Engineering to resolve deviations from established specifications and quality standards.
      5. Facilitates approval of boundary samples for appearance items not documented within the appearance specification.
      6. Primary contact for organization regarding performance of supplier on new program launches (does not include commercial issues).
      7. Manages continuous improvement initiatives with supplier organizations.
      8. Onsite representative with scheduled visitation. This may require full time visitation.
      9. Provide assessments and insight to the Purchasing department regarding the approved alternative suppliers within specific commodities.
      10. Perform regular supplier quality system audits.
      11. Performs all other functions as required; included are any work assignments relating to the efficient flow of work within JAC Products Inc.
      
      
      SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
      
      § Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to meet aggressive deadlines
      § Exceptionally productive, even in the absence of daily, direct supervision
      § Exceptional communication and interpersonal relationship skills
      § Ability to coach, mentor and teach others
      § Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
      § Exterior Automotive Visual Appearance requirements
      § Understanding of Control Plan Methodology
      § Full understanding of AIAG guidelines for automotive
      § Full understanding of PPAP requirements
      § Ability to perform and analyze quality data
      § Ability to travel to other JAC manufacturing locations – both air and land
      § Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
      § Strong analytical and problem solving skills
      § Professionally resolve problems (both internal and external) in a fair and ethical manner
      § Maintain a team-oriented working environment that allows for individual differences and provides for individual growth.
      
      
      PREFERRED EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
      1. Bachelor Degree in Engineering
      2. ASQ, CQA or CQE Preferred
      3. Six Sigma Green or Black belt