About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.?
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If you are looking for an Engineering and/or Quality Management position and an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Sidney, Ohio location as a Supplier Quality Commodities Manager you will be responsible for managing and leading a team of Supplier Quality & Development Engineers that support commodities such as electrical & electronics, oils, lubricants, plastics, compressors buyouts, valves, packaging. Your staff for supporting these commodities are located throughout the globe in areas of United States, Mexico, Asia and Europe.
As a Supplier Quality Commodities Manager you will drive metrics of cost, delivery and quality to support the business objectives and ensure your team is using skills such as problem solving, advance quality planning, design for manufacturing, identifying non-conformances. This position has the responsibility to coordinate with procurement counterparts in strategic and tactical supply base decisions regionally. This position will work directly under the Sidney, Ohio based SQ&D Director in a center led supply chain organization.
As a Supplier Quality Commodities Manage r, you will:
Evaluate suppliers by leading/conducting quality system audits using the Copeland Supplier Audit (CSA). Assist with source selection and development of suppliers regionally.
Ensure your staff is following established work instructions / best practices relating to the process, review and disposition of PPAPs, deviations, audit findings, and supplier corrective actions. Assure that supplier controls and processes are capable of consistently producing components meeting all requirements. Assure supplier PFMEA, Control Plans, and other process documentation is adequate.
Set priorities for staff to develop and support suppliers through visits, process audits, lean projects, providing manufacturing process technical guidance, and other means as appropriate.
Support new product development programs and supplier transitions. Verify staff has the tools and knowledge to actively participate in design reviews and provide commodity related design improvement suggestions for global sourcing, design/manufacturing optimization, and process/tool design.
Lead department in creating, developing and implementing strategic objectives and action plans to improve supplier quality performance and support overall company objectives. Coordinate and communicate plans with other departments such as Procurement, Operations, and Engineering to assure overall company supply chain objectives are met.
Understand and apply Human Resources personnel policies and procedures for managing / supervising employees specific to your assigned organization.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
Experience and proficiency with leading, supervising, and training others.
Experience with developing and executing strategic objectives and setting goals for others.
Bachelors Degree in Engineering / Manufacturing (or equivalent work experience)
Quality engineering experience including formal training in: APQP; Flow Charting, Control plans, PFMEA, Statistical Process Control, Measurement System Analysis (Gage R&R)
Written and verbal communication and leadership thru all levels of a global corporation. Preparing slides for communication to leadership.
Problem Solving, Corrective Action, Process Improvement Techniques, Quality Auditing; Quality Systems; ISO 9001 and/or IATF16949
Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications including GD&T.
Computers and software as relates to business and quality needs.
Up to 30% travel to North American suppliers and Copeland operation locations.
Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
Masters Degree in Engineering or MBA.
Materials Engineering knowledge is a plus.
Certifications in ASQ (CQA, CQE, CSQP), Certified 6 Sigma Green Belt or Equivalent.
Balance and understand various needs of stakeholders (Operations, Procurement, Product Engineering, suppliers), adapt decision making process to the situation and collaborate towards a common goal.
Collect and use data to make decisions and drive results. Plan and align your work towards strategic and tactical goals. Provide clear and concise updates to our internal Project Management Organization.
Advanced statistics, problem solving, and process improvement techniques.
Understanding/knowledge of Lean principles (Kaizen, Std work, Kanban, VSM, Continuous Flow, 5S+1, Poke-yoke, waste elimination.
Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements:
This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office four days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid day based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.
Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area
Our facility is located in Sidney, OH (https://experiencesidney.com/) , conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton (https://www.daytonlocal.com/events.asp) , Troy (http://www.troyohio.gov/) , and Columbus (https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/events/) . The area's generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.
About O ur Location
Our newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for our HVACR Americas business unit. Through our many years of compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to refrigeration, commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location. Learn more about us! (https://climate.emerson.com/en-us/brands/copeland/copeland100)
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That's why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future-for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.?
Together, we have the opportunity - and the power - to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.