About the role

Lead a global supplier quality team to manage and develop the supply base for electrical, electronics, and powertrain components using lean and six sigma practices. Collaborate with global procurement and regional teams to ensure supplier performance meets company standards and supports the 'Farmer First' vision.

What they look for

Supplier quality management Lean manufacturing Six sigma Supply chain management Product integrity Quality development Process management Data analysis Risk mitigation Strategic planning Cross-functional collaboration Leadership Business acumen Presentation skills Change management

Requirements

Requires at least 10 years of progressive experience in the commodity, including 5 years in durable goods and 5 years in people management. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, business acumen, and experience working within a global, multi-cultural enterprise.

Benefits

Health care Wellness plans Flexible work option Virtual work option

Full description

Do you want to help solve the world's most pressing challenges? Feeding the world's growing population and slowing climate change are two of the world's greatest challenges. AGCO is a part of the solution! Join us to make your contribution.

Manager Product Integrity -Electrical and Electronics, Power Train, Proprietory and Assemblies” will lead a Global SQ category-based team for quality development and management of the AGCO supply base for the designated Category, through advanced techniques such as advance process management and lean / 6 sigma practices. This also includes the execution of AGCO’s supplier performance system (ie. APEX), preparing and validating supplier and user information, creating supplier performance scorecards and reports, interpreting data / results and communicating supplier performance to senior management and supply chain commodity teams, working with key cross-functional stakeholders to mitigate risks, and ensuring effective implementation of systems, tools, and methods. The role must be a team-player and interface effectively with all levels of personnel and supplier management teams especially at a senior / executive level. The position must effectively and efficiently collaborate globally with Regional Supplier Quality teams, Global Procurement as well as the BCC Office and many additional functions that will depend on the World Class Supply base driven by the Supplier’s Quality to attain the necessary quality and performance levels that fulfill AGCO’s “Farmer First” vision.

Your Impact

Complete integration to Global Procurement Leadership (GCD and GCM) to ensure Company standards for quality are included in the supplier selection strategy and maintenance processes.

Strategic alignment with BCC / LCC initiatives that align with Geopolitical, Cost and Urgency while maintaining Brand / Local quality standards.

Achievement of all defined KPI targets for the Product Integrity - Supplier Quality process that impact machine quality internally within the manufacturing plants and machine reliability externally.

Collaborate with regional / manufacturing site based SQ personnel (Quality Manger, SQ Manager and SQE) to deploy World Class Supply Base in terms of Quality.

Work with regional / manufacturing site SQE personnel to resolve supplier performance issues that originate from the supplier quality area of the machine lifecycle to ensure root cause issues are resolved going forward.

Your Experience and Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience to Expert in the commodity, 5 years experience in Durable Goods, 5 years in people management, Heavy Equipment or Agriculture industry.

Experience working with suppliers, leading supply chain quality improvement efforts.

Experience in successfully interfacing within a Global enterprise across multiple support sites and functions.Strong presentation competency and business acumen

Ability to drive change and compliance to a standard process across a functional team.

Must have Mid to advanced English written / oral communication skills. Experience in a Multi-Cultural enterprise

Your Benefits

• GLOBAL DIVERSITY – Diversity means many things to us, different brands, cultures, nationalities, genders, generations – even variety in our roles. You make us unique!

• ENTERPRISING SPIRIT- Every role adds value. We're committed to helping you develop and grow to realize your potential.

• POSITIVE IMPACT – Make it personal and help us feed the world.

• INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES - You can combine your love for technology with manufacturing excellence – and work alongside teams of people worldwide who share your enthusiasm.

• MAKE THE MOST OF YOU – Benefits include health care and wellness plans and flexible and virtual work option……….

Your Workplace

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committe to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!

Please note that this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, responsibilities, or benefits and may change at any time with or without notice.

AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer