Supplier Excellence & Readiness Assessment Specialist, Manufacturing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Perform on-site assessments of suppliers concentrating on manufacturing execution and operational performance.

• Analyze production planning, scheduling, level loading, and capacity utilization processes.

• Evaluate plant layouts, workflow efficiency, material handling, and work-in-process controls.

• Identify bottlenecks, production limitations, throughput constraints, and operational risks.

• Review operational KPIs, visual management systems, and daily management practices.

• Assess adherence to manufacturing process standards, work discipline, and the effectiveness of workforce training.

• Evaluate the scalability of supplier operations during periods of growth, demand variability, and the introduction of new products.

• Analyze equipment readiness, maintenance practices, tooling availability, and reliance on overtime labor.

• Identify systemic risks affecting quality, delivery, cost, and production stability.

• Provide evidence-based suggestions to enhance manufacturing performance and operational preparedness.

• Assist in the development and validation of corrective actions.

• Contribute to comprehensive evaluations of supplier readiness and risk assessments.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in manufacturing, operations leadership, industrial engineering, production planning, or operational excellence.

• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing systems, production scheduling, capacity planning, and factory operations.

• Experience in evaluating high-mix, low-volume manufacturing settings.

• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Understanding of material flow, work-in-process (WIP) management, operational KPIs, and constraint management.

• Preferred experience in supporting operational turnarounds, supplier recovery efforts, or manufacturing transformations.

• Strong observational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to quickly identify operational risks in complex manufacturing environments.

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package with immediate eligibility.

• Paid holidays and vacation days.

• Registered pension plan with a generous company match.

• An inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.

• On-the-job training within a continuously evolving learning environment.

• Opportunities for advancement within our family of companies.