What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Inspector position at Actalent?
Job Description
As the Crisis Leader for North America, you will be part of the Supply Network Resiliency group. You will drive and manage the performance of your supply base. You will focus on providing strong supplier technical assistance, addressing low-performing suppliers that have impacted operations. Your mission is to return suppliers to health and install a zero-tolerance focus on impacting operations or customer satisfaction. You will also promote strong collaboration between the Crisis and Risk Management team and other global teams to share knowledge and competence.
Responsibilities
- Analyze supplier capacity and investment requests.
- Engage with suppliers and supply chains.
- Accurately assess supplier weaknesses and provide solutions.
- Monitor high-risk supplier development issues to prevent crises.
- Develop and drive supplier problem-solving techniques.
- Fix and develop supplier production systems and processes.
- Drive supplier operational excellence.
- Set focused priorities to reach objectives.
- Work in accordance with GTP processes, the Code of Conduct, and the Volvo Way.
- Represent GTP at suppliers and escalate issues as needed.
Essential Skills
- Strong sense of urgency and commitment.
- Ability to handle uncertainty and the unexpected.
- Experience with unfamiliar tasks using previous experiences.
- Efficient and effective multitasking and workload management.
- Ability to drive urgency to suppliers and provide actionable feedback.
- Customer-focused mindset.
- Timely information provision for accurate decision-making.
- Ability to create trustful relationships and face reality.
- Strong collaboration and leadership skills.
- Execution in a complex regional organization.
- Anticipate bottlenecks, explore contingencies, and provide solutions.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- University degree required, major in engineering, business management, or supply chain management preferred.
- Supply chain quality and development and/or production experience.
- Experience in the automotive or heavy commercial truck industry in supplier quality, capacity, manufacturing engineering, supplier development, or crisis management preferred.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Strong accountability and project management for tasks without close supervision.
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Desire to work in a collaborative team towards a common purpose.
- Strong integrity and creativity.
- Flexibility and preparedness to travel with short notice.
Work Environment
This role requires travel with short notice. The work environment involves engaging with suppliers and addressing technical and operational challenges. You will be part of a collaborative team focused on continuous improvement and ensuring a continuous flow of parts supply to North American plants. The role demands flexibility, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to customer satisfaction
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $42.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Greensboro,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 18, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $38 - $42
