Contract Manufacturing Manager

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Oversee contract manufacturing partners within the designated country/region and ensure appropriate engineering, technical and process-safety support. 

• Lead the organizational response to critical supplier issues and act as the first point of contact for supplier-related crisis management. 

• Engage functional and business-aligned resources required to resolve supplier issues. 

• Lead the business strategy for supplier performance and improvements in raw-material quality and related services. 

• Track supplier performance and use performance management, coaching and collaboration to improve results and quality. 

• Communicate regularly with direct manager, Integrated Operations Leaders and other key stakeholders. 

• Coordinate supplier communications with Sourcing and Procurement. 

• Lead the Supplier Performance Management Process with input from business, R&D, technology, operations, quality and customer stakeholders. 

• Monitor supplier processes through audits and performance reviews to confirm adherence to specifications and written requirements. 

• Manage suppliers against expectations for EHS, product quality, service, production, delivery and cost. 

• Gets direction from the IOL to prioritize projects and related work in line with business strategy. 

• Own supplier-related documentation, including the Operations Plan, Supply Agreement, Confidentiality Agreement, Technology Package and related documents. 

• Drive supplier metric reporting and continuous improvement across safety, quality, production, reliability, yield, permit compliance, releases and cost. 

• Monitor supplier spend through SAP and act as the focal point for supplier Management of Change. 

• Coordinate supplier incident notification, ensure adequate investigations and track actions to completion. 

• Facilitate required EHS audits and ensure findings and actions are completed. 

• Project-manage straightforward product-line additions and similar activities. 

• Lead the transition of new activities at existing and/or new suppliers, including Operations Plan development and Return to Operation checklist execution. 

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS 

• Reports to the IOL. 

• Works closely with subject-matter experts in Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Quality and EHS. 

• Represents Qnity externally with contract manufacturers and coordinates cross-functional support internally. 

• The Contract Manufacturing Manager partners closely with the Contract Manufacturing Center of Excellence (CM COE) to implement standardized contract manufacturing processes, governance frameworks, tools and best practices. The CM Manager provides regional execution support, operational feedback and continuous improvement opportunities while ensuring alignment with CM COE-defined business processes. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in science, engineering or an equivalent technical discipline. 

• Five or more years of manufacturing operations and/or supply chain experience. 

• Strong manufacturing background preferred. 

• Technical knowledge related to electronics and industrial product manufacturing highly preferred. 

• Experience with semiconductor or comparable change-control protocols and quality systems preferred. 

• Familiarity with new product introduction, management of change and root-cause investigation beneficial. 

• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification preferred. 

• CPIM Part 1 certification preferred. 

• Fluency in English required. 

COMPETENCIES AND TECHNICAL SKILLS 

• Builds and sustains positive internal and external relationships. 

• Drives results through accountability, teamwork, partnership and collaboration. 

• Communicates effectively in written and spoken English. 

• Adapts to changing business needs and prioritizes work to meet deadlines. 

• Networks effectively across functions and works independently. 

• Manages multiple objectives and takes on additional responsibilities as business needs evolve. 

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and professional judgment. 

WORK REQUIREMENTS 

• Position based in China – Dongguan/Zhangjiagang/Shanghai. 

• Travel is expected to be approximately 30-40%, including periodic supplier visits. 

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