Commodity Lead jobs at Johnson Electric

As our next, you’ll play a key role in introducing new products to the production line efficiently and effectively. Your expertise will ensure smooth transitions from prototype to full-scale production while maintaining quality and reducing waste.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Innovative Environment : Work on cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible.

• Professional Growth : Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development through training programs and workshops.

• Collaborative Culture : A supportive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and knowledge sharing are encouraged.

• Competitive Compensation : Attractive salary packages and comprehensive benefits that reward your hard work and dedication.

• Global Presence : Be part of a global company with diverse teams and the opportunity to work on international projects.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Running IQ (Installation Qualifications), OQ (Operational Qualifications), and PQ (Performance Qualifications), FQ (Fixture Qualifications) protocols to qualify products.

• Conduct test method validations to ensure new testers meet their requirements.

• Facilitate prototype runs, documenting issues in planned production methods.

• Run and document Pilot builds to determine product readiness for production.

• Help create work instructions to allow smooth transitions to production.

• Help confirm cycle times to ensure engineering estimates are accurate.

• Train operators in the start of production on the new processes.

• Collaborate with other functional areas to resolve problems and develop improved manufacturing processes.

• Make efforts to reduce manufacturing waste and process complexity.

• Travel required 5-10% internationally and/or domestically

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience manufacturing environments.

• Able to use the required measurement equipment for taking measurements during qualification runs.

• Keen eye for detail in ensuring new processes are developed appropriately.

• Willingness to highlight issues which will cause waste or potential quality issues in the future.

(Springfield, TN) Oversee, optimize manufacturing, production processes. Serve as tech lead for manufacturing processes supporting plant operations, product dev. Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics Eng, Mech Eng, or closely related + 3 yrs’ exp as Process Engineer or any related position in auto eng. Must have 3 yrs’ exp in PFMEA, MSA, MRS, BOMs, machinery manufacturing, CNC programming. Must have exp with hardware, software programming Allen Bradley, RSlogix500, Siemens LabView, design for manufacturing/design for assembly. To apply mail resume to Attn: Margaret Grant, Johnson Electric North America, 47660 Halyard Drive, Plymouth, MI 48170. Use Ref. Code JES1.

As our next Commodity Lead, you’ll be at the forefront of developing and managing sourcing strategies to achieve annual performance objectives. Your expertise in supply chain management will be crucial in driving our success and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Technological Leadership: Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and policies that support a healthy work-life balance.
• Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop appropriate strategic sourcing plans to guide the team's sourcing activities for the Americas.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers focusing on terms and conditions of purchase contracts.
• Make market analysis on commodities and offer budget and savings plans to top management.
• Establish a regional supplier base in the Americas ensuring supplier operations are in compliance with IATF16949 and ISO 9000.
• Lead supplier benchmark activities to guide the SCS sourcing activities, including benchmarking other JE global sites.
• Consolidate regional supplier base for the assigned commodities.
• Work closely with global counterparts to leverage common suppliers, benchmark pricing, and align costs across regions.
• Use global suppliers when appropriate to optimize landed cost, lead time, and quality.
• Drive design for sourcing and manufacturing throughout the New Product Development Process.
• Expedite materials or re-schedule per market demand to meet given deadlines.
• Support spot purchasing activities for assigned commodities as required on the regional and global level.
• Collaborate with the finance team for on-time payment with suppliers.
• Regularly report (monthly, quarterly) price negotiations with suppliers based on index and/or volumes, new project launches, etc.

What We’re Looking For:

• Major in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of various commodity cost drivers, supply base, and strategic supplier management with a focus on understanding material cost drivers.
• 1 to 3 years of sourcing experience with Commodity Management experience.
• Skilled in supplier development and management.
• Familiar with ERP systems (preferably Oracle) and office software, especially Excel and PPT.
• Proficiency in English (Business level Spanish and Mandarin preferred).
• Familiarity with Automotive industry quality requirements preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to achieve deliverables on time.
• Ability to work cooperatively with global counterparts.