Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable.
Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.
Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our Supplier Quality Manager for KONE Americas in KONE Allen, TX?
Do you enjoy improving supplier performance?
Does managing the supplier related KPI(s) and driving effective and timely actions to improve performance motivate you?
Do you thrive in areas where you support supplier selection and certification processes with quality/technology risk input?
Do you demonstrate a passion for team coaching and development?
Do you bring a start-up mindset with a commitment to promoting quality commitment and equitable outcomes, while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, environmental and ethical standards?
If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!
Location of position: Allen, TX (preferred) or Torreon, MX
As our Supplier Quality Manager, you will lead and manage tribe SQM activities within your region, representing SQM in the category/tribe and driving the execution of SQM initiatives aligned with global and regional plans. You will also ensure supplier “Launch” readiness in PD/CR projects through risk management (FMEA) Critical-to-Quality (CtQ), and change management (KPPAP) while also coaching and developing SQM regional team members and providing operational leadership to suppliers to key KONE stakeholders. Lastly, you will conduct supplier audits according to the annual plan and manage the Quality Annex within the Supply and Purchasing Frame Agreement in close collaboration with the KONE contract owner.
You will bring 6+ years of progressive and successful experience in engineering, manufacturing, process and methods, supplier quality management, quality engineering, supply chain management, sourcing, or other relevant fields to KONE. You will need to have at minimum B.SC level technical STEM / quality / industrial Eng. Degree. 5 years of related experience can be in lieu of a degree.
Other Listed Skills and Knowledge:
Auditing of suppliers and Supplier performance management
ISO 9001/14001/18001/45001
Methods and tools related to (supplier) quality management such as quality control plans, Critical to Quality, Statistical Process Control, Failure-Mode-Effect Analysis, DMAIC Methodology, Six Sigma and Lean, Mistake proofing
Stakeholder and contract management skills
Prioritization, Execution, Collaboration, Result Focus and Problem-Solving Skills. Experience with new product introductions (NPIs)
In-depth knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning and TS16949 standard, methodology and tools (required).
Root cause corrective action and preventive action experience within a manufacturing setting (required)
Other Responsibilities:
Support the development of peers by sharing best practice, coaching and lesson learned.
Measures and reports Supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Participates in supplier Scorecard process* and supports KONE contract owner in discussing results with supplier.
Team performance management.
At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation.
We value your authentic self.
Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.
Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation
We care about the communities where we live and work.
Just some of our many benefits include:
Competitive salary
Flexible work schedule
Opportunities to learn and grow
401K Employer Match
401k Employer Non-elective Contribution
Well-being Program
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Family & Medical Leave
Parental Leave
Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
Buy-Up Long-term Disability
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Legal Insurance
KONE Credit Union
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Annual Base Pay Range:
The hiring range for this role is $126,600 – $166,215. The compensation package offered will depend on candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.
Variable Compensation
KONE Annual Bonus plan at 15% Target Incentive (60/40) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.
Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career!
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KONE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
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What We Do
At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. This means understanding urbanization and, together with our partners and customers, helping cities to become better and more sustainable places to live.
As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings.
Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, we operate in more than 60 countries around the world, employ over 60,000 people and serve 550,000 customers. In 2022, KONE had annual sales of EUR 10.9 billion. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.
