Regional Technical Manager Jobs in Vermont

Husky TechnologiesTM is a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky TechnologiesTM offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.

Husky TechnologiesTM United States manufacturing facility is located in Milton, Vermont on a large, beautiful campus located just 30 minutes north of downtown Burlington, Vermont. Features include an onsite cafeteria, open office concept, fitness center, intramural sports activities and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment, competitive total compensation and attractive benefits package.

Additional things you might like to know about working at Husky TechnologiesTM in Milton, Vermont;

• 200,000 square foot bright, clean machine shop

• Shift work premiums (25% afternoon shift and 40% evening shift)

• Annual incentive bonus

• Outstanding 401k contribution and match program

• 700 acres of private land to walk, bike, run or cross country ski

• On site gym facility

• On site cafeteria

• Opportunity to work for a world class company with great people

Husky TechnologiesTM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution – then we want you to join the Husky TechnologiesTM team!

Regional Sourcing Manager Electronics Lane

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

Act as the primary contact and relationship manager while supporting the global strategic sourcing team to develop, prioritize, and execute “in-region” sourcing initiatives that reduce supply chain complexity, achieve material productivity targets and support the global operations with best in class supplier on-time and quality performance.

Salary: 86,800-100k

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Responsible for supplier on-time, delivery, cost and quality performance management within supplier portfolio

• Execute high-level spend analysis and part level cost analysis to identify trends and patterns for global reporting and communicating areas of cost savings opportunity

• Lead change management exercises that impact suppliers within portfolio in support of sourcing strategy execution.

• Act as the primary relationship manager within region and commodity portfolio

• Project Management of supplier performance improvement, cost reduction, and sourcing projects in region

• Support buyers and supplier quality engineers as the escalation point to suppliers within portfolio

• Understand the requirements of all internal customers related to the specific commodity group and support those customer with resolution of any Supply Chain related issues

• Understand supplier capabilities and capacity to secure uninterrupted and reliable supply

• Understand commodity market in the applicable region and provide regional expertise & input for definition of global sourcing strategies.

• Facilitate communication between engineering, operations, and suppliers for Supply Chain related issues and opportunities

• Support supplier quality engineer and suppliers with supplier audit process and part qualifications

• Establish & maintain procurement, inventory, IP and confidentiality agreements for existing suppliers

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Drive for results - Stays focused on the “critical few” while effectively managing day-to-day tasks. Has shown that they are capable of setting and achieving long-term goals. Self-starter, with humility that sees the problem, and seeks out the answer. Does not require constant guidance.

• Problem Solver - Demonstrated ability identifying problems, offering solutions and seeing corrective actions through to completion. Capable of working through adversity while remaining positive and seeking “Win/Win” solutions. Sees problems as opportunities for improvement, not excuses for poor results.

• Communication Skills - Capable of building and maintaining key relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. This includes all levels of the organization. Strong negotiator, facilitator across disciplines, capable of aligning multiple stakeholders to achieve bold goals.

• Technical Aptitude – Advanced level analytical skills with a demonstrated ability utilizing data to support decisions with empirical evidence. Capable of understanding engineering documents and familiarity with various manufacturing processes.

TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Electrical or/and semi-conductors background or specialization in the field

• Experience with electrical / technology suppliers or semi-conductor market

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of tools, specifically Excel for data analysis

• Ability to forge relationships both internally within Husky and externally with suppliers

• Technical understanding of manufacturing processes an asset

• Analytical acumen

• Understanding of “total cost” concepts

• Understand lean manufacturing principles; experience with process mapping

• Comfort level traveling to assess and evaluate potential new suppliers, technologies, products

• Prior negotiation experiences an asset but not mandatory

QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience required

• RELATED EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 years supply chain experience (ideally experience in the Electronic market)

CONTACTS & COMMUNICATION:

• INTERNAL

• Senior management, Purchasing, Engineering and Manufacturing team members

• EXTERNAL

• Suppliers

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky TechnologiesTM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky TechnologiesTM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.

No agency or telephone inquiries please.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at talent@husky.ca.

Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).