Senior Director Supplier Quality

Vertiv is hiring a Senior Director of Supplier Quality in Westerville, OH.  This position has been designated to drive global coordination regarding supplier performance, provide a tighter focus on supplier selection in the NPDI process, and generate stronger alignment with the Global Procurement organization as we grow the global supply base. Specifically, the role provides leadership, direction, support and accountability for planning, controlling and improving quality and reliability of supplier performance on a global scale.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Driving supplier performance at the Regional and Global level 
• NPDI process interface, driving requirements for reliability and supplier selection 
• Lead and manage the full scope of supplier quality performance on Global scale  
• Initiate and participate in projects aimed towards improving our ability to identify and measure product/process quality effectiveness within the supply base  
• Develop and implement strategies to meet annual supplier quality improvement KPI and metric goals (NPDI though EOL) 
• Analyze supplier and field performance data to improve supplier quality and reliability 
• Continuously improve Supplier Quality organizational structure to maximize effectiveness 
• NPDI interface and participation regarding supplier requirements and selection 
• Oversee supplier selection processes 
• Coordinate supplier recovery process with procurement, holding the supply base accountable for their performance 
• Maintain Global Supplier Quality Manual 
• Supervise Regional Supplier Quality leaders including assigning and reviewing work and evaluating performance.  Supervise, delegate, and prioritize workload. Implement staff procedures and conduct staff meetings. Train staff on policies, procedures, and internal controls 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Job Qualifications: 

• B.S. Engineering, Business, or other relevant bachelor’s degree  
• ​7+ years of Quality management experience, including 2 yrs. experience in manufacturing or quality engineering, and demonstrated ability to interface with supply base 
• ​Principles of Lean manufacturing, including 2 yrs. experience in applying Lean techniques 
• ​Working knowledge of procurement practices and procedures 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• ​​​Strong leadership skills and ability to implement change 
• ​Quality Management knowledge including statistical techniques and methods 
• ​Ability to design, develop and implement effective Quality Systems 
• ​Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required (upper level English speaking) 
• ​Ability to develop individuals and organizations to be effective 
• ​Ability to organize multiple tasks, priorities and projects 
• ​Ability to instruct and train on multiple subjects 
• ​Experience in manufacturing​​ 

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• B.S. Engineering, Business, or other relevant bachelor’s degree  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• No Special Physical Requirements
• Light Lifting (5 Ibs.-25 Ibs.)
• Medium Lifting (30 Ibs. – 45 Ibs.)
• Heavy Lifting (over 50 Ibs.)
• Frequent Standing
• Frequent kneeling / crawling / stooping 
• Frequent bending / twisting
• Frequent climbing (stairs, ladders)
• Frequent driving (car, van, truck)

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Extreme cold (below 32*)
• Extreme heat (above 100*)
• Noise Level (Medium / High need to shout to be heard)
• Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors)
• Protective Equipment Required (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator, mask, etc.)
• Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)

TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED 

• 50%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

· Customer Focus

· Operational Excellence

· High-Performance Culture

· Innovation

· Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

· Own It

· Act With Urgency

· Foster a Customer-First Mindset

· Think Big and Execute

· Lead by Example

· Drive Continuous Improvement

· Learn and Seek Out Development

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