Senior Supplier Risk Specialist – Manufacturing Operations
Core
Frontline problem-solver managing financially or operationally distressed suppliers to prevent production disruptions and ensure resilient supply chains for vehicle manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Supplier Risk Specialist (Manufacturing Operations)
Builds
Resilient, healthy supply chain for global vehicle production
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Supply chain risk management
Required skills
Manufacturing operations expertise, supply chain risk mitigation, cross-functional collaboration, structured problem-solving (8D root-cause analysis), program management, data analysis (Excel)
Preferred skills
Leadership experience, ability to work on-site with suppliers, comfort with ambiguity
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel), internal supply chain management systems
Responsibilities
Manage caseload of distressed suppliers and provide on-site support to prevent production disruptions; Develop and execute risk mitigation strategies and corrective action plans; Lead cross-functional teams to diagnose complex supply chain issues; Evaluate supplier production capacity and schedules to identify risks; Translate technical issues into clear summaries for senior leadership; Provide backup coverage and managerial oversight for team specialists
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership capacity