What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plastics Engineering Manager position at Kenvue?
Job Description
">The Supplier Excellence Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that the company's suppliers meet the highest standards of quality and performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in the personal care industry and a proven track record of driving supplier excellence.
">Key Responsibilities:
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- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Procurement, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, ESG) to drive supplier executional excellence. ">
- Partner with Procurement, Quality, and ESG to establish and enhance packaging supplier technical assessment. ">
- Develop and implement supplier performance metrics and scorecards based on the needs of Packaging, Procurement, Quality, and ESG partners. ">
- Conduct supplier audits and technical assessments to identify core capabilities and expertise in materials, product design, and processing/conversion technologies as well as areas for improvement. ">
- Co-lead with Procurement in establishing Packaging Supplier Joint Business Planning and sourcing strategies to partner with suppliers across different tiers (i.e., packaging components, material, technology, molds, etc.) to co-develop/tap into innovation based on supplier's expertise. ">
- Unlock value and drive agility partnering with packaging suppliers and external labs to establish Supplier Package Testing certification program, enabling our supplier base to conduct package testing for Kenvue. ">
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with regional/global packaging suppliers ensuring strategic partnerships, regular performance evaluations, and develop continuous improvement plans. ">
- In partnership with Procurement, co-lead supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding processes to ensure the availability of high-quality, cost-effective packaging materials and services. ">
- In partnership with Supplier Quality, drive supplier performance metrics, conduct regular supplier assessments, and implement corrective action plans as necessary to maintain high standards of quality, delivery, and cost effectiveness. ">
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices. ">
