Supplier Excellence & Readiness Assessment Specialist, Manufacturing

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

📋 Description

• Perform on-site evaluations of suppliers concentrating on manufacturing execution and operational efficiency.

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

• Review plant layouts, workflow efficiency, material movement, and work-in-process controls.

• Detect bottlenecks, production limitations, throughput challenges, and operational risks.

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

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

• Evaluate the scalability of supplier operations during periods of growth, demand variations, and new product launches.

• Review equipment readiness, maintenance practices, tooling availability, and dependency on overtime.

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

• Offer evidence-based recommendations aimed at enhancing manufacturing performance and operational preparedness.

• Assist in developing and validating 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 assessing high-mix, low-volume manufacturing settings.

• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

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

• Experience in supporting operational turnarounds, supplier recovery initiatives, or manufacturing transformations is preferred.

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

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

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries.

• Comprehensive benefits package with immediate eligibility for benefits.

• Paid holidays and vacation time.

• 401K plan with a generous company matching contribution.

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

• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment.

• Opportunities for advancement within our family of companies.