What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Supplier Quality position at Harley-Davidson?
Auto req ID: 14981
Title: Lead Supplier Quality
Job Function: Continuous Improvement and Quality
Location: YORK
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Shift: SHIFT1
At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?
The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Vehicle Operations facility in York is our final assembly plant. Employees at York also perform a variety of manufacturing operations, including fabrication, welding, polishing and painting and produce a wide range of current and replacement parts for all models. Join our team as a Lead Supplier Quality.
Job Summary
This position will lead efforts to drive improvement in supplier quality through implementation of Harley-Davidson quality strategies and objectives. This position will lead and implement supplier quality work assignments. The position will provide leadership in developing strategies to enhance the overall quality of incoming product as well as meeting corporate supplier performance metrics.
Job Responsibilities
- Demonstrates specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in Supplier Quality.
- Impacts the achievement of quality within suppliers to drive results with corrective and preventive actions to achieve desired performance objectives.
- Resolves complex problems related to Supplier Quality. Works independently, requiring guidance on only the most complex situations.
- Leads others to solve complex problems related to Supplier Quality using analytical thought, exercising judgment and identifying innovative solutions. May lead functional teams or projects.
- Communicates difficult concepts involving Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and negotiates with others to effectively influence as appropriate.
Education Requirements
Education Specifications
N/A
Experience Requirements
Required
- Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret quality system management techniques and recommend best practices to improve metrics.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a group and/or team and provide guidance to other employees.
- Proven track record of leading projects with cross-functional teams including internal and external stakeholders.
- Deep expertise in working with supplier capacity planning and review and ability to influence decisions.
- Travel required up to 50%
Preferred
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.
We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. We welcome everybody to join our family and be united no matter who you are or where you come from. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Direct Reports: Yes
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
COVID-19 Vaccine Required: No
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance
