Supervisor of Supplier Development and Industrialization

Location: Hanover (Logistic Ctr), PA, United States 
Job ID: 92028 

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Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

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Supervisor of Supplier Development and Industrialization

Your main responsibilities

Manufacturing Engineering (INDU) is a competence center in supply chain. It provides expertise for project or program support, acting as a knowledge center of product configuration, engineering, manufacturing technology, product cost management and supplier development and Industrialization.

The Supervisor of Supplier Development and Industrialization (INDU) manages the development and implementation of modular, scalable, and sustainable high-quality products and processes at our external suppliers. These responsibilities must align with customer requirements, capability enhancements, and supplier risk mitigation strategies. Additionally, this position holder manages supplier KPI target setting, supplier scorecards, escalation processes, supplier performance resolution, and supplier training. This role also oversees a group of primarily US-based technical experts and the supplier approval process for Component production and supply for NI (new installation) and MOD (modernization) products.

Essential Function
• Manage the achievement of strategic and tactical chain management goals
with the successful implementation of the overall Supplier Industrialization
process, including packing and labeling, and transferring the know how of
the design, drawings, BOM, and configuration rules.

• Provide new product development support with suppliers, including PFMEA,
PPAP, and SPC management, to develop supplier capabilities in predicting
delivery volume, quality, and cost.

• Manage and execute the overall Supplier Approval (SA) process and the
Production Readiness Review (PRR) for SC NA both for internal
manufacturing and external suppliers.

• Monitor supplier performance and define corrective actions for low OTD and
PPM metrics reporting suppliers.

• Support the SSO team in finding cost-effective solutions for processes and
products for our suppliers. Drive VA/VE (Value Analysis and Value
Engineering) initiatives with suppliers and identify and execute material and
labor cost reduction and quality improvements.

• Lead the implementation of the Industrialization Master Project Schedule at
the supplier.

• Lead, develop, and empower the team to drive strong performance, build
technical capabilities, and successfully execute component development,
product industrialization, and validation strategies.

• Establish team objectives, conduct performance reviews, and create
development plans that strengthen individual capabilities and align
performance with organizational goals. 

• Build and implement in-house training programs, skill assessments,
and team-building initiatives that enhance team capabilities and
foster shared learning across SDI.

• Provide leadership and technical direction in defining supplier
component development requirements and validation process
strategies, ensuring successful modular product industrialization and
supplier execution.

What you bring

Education
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field such as Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or
Quality Engineering
Experience
• 8 - 10 years working knowledge of elevator components and manufacturing processes ((E&E -
Elevator and Escalator, Automotive or Aerospace is of advantage).
• 5 - 10 years strong leadership experience on cross functional project management and change
management.
• 8 - 10 years E&E (Elevator and Escalator) experience in technical engineering and system
configuration.
• 5 - 10 years experience in working with cross teams (cross-cultural, cross-functional).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of supplier development, manufacturing, and industrialization processes, including
component development, production readiness, and product launch.
• Knowledge of quality systems, validation processes, root cause analysis, and continuous
improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills, with the ability to establish objectives,
provide feedback, and develop individual and team capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to identify root causes, assess
risk, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Ability to lead and develop a technical team, assess skill gaps, establish development plans, and
foster a culture of shared learning and continuous improvement.
• Ability to guide personnel and suppliers in establishing component development requirements,
validation strategies, and industrialization plans.Strong knowledge of supplier development,
manufacturing, industrialization, validation, and production-readiness processes.
• Demonstrated people leadership skills, including performance management, coaching, talent
development, and team capability building.
• Ability to lead supplier component development and establish technical, manufacturing, and
validation requirements.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, continuous improvement methodologies, root cause
analysis, and risk mitigation.
• Ability to assess supplier capabilities and drive improvements in quality, delivery, capacity,
process capability, and overall performance.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills with the ability to lead resolution of
complex technical and supplier issues.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
and drive execution against key milestones.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, negotiation, and influencing skills with the ability to build
effective relationships across internal functions and external suppliers.

What’s in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values: 

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

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