KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
      
      1. Selection, development, and supervision of the suppliers and outside processors. Ensures that selected suppliers have clearly established objectives and performance expectations.
      2. Plans, executes, and follows up on supplier assessments.
      3. Manages supplier launch readiness and PPAP approvals for assigned suppliers.
      4. Collaborates with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Assembly and Engineering to resolve deviations from established specifications and quality standards.
      5. Facilitates approval of boundary samples for appearance items not documented within the appearance specification.
      6. Primary contact for organization regarding performance of supplier on new program launches (does not include commercial issues).
      7. Manages continuous improvement initiatives with supplier organizations.
      8. Onsite representative with scheduled visitation. This may require full time visitation.
      9. Provide assessments and insight to the Purchasing department regarding the approved alternative suppliers within specific commodities.
      10. Perform regular supplier quality system audits.
      11. Performs all other functions as required; included are any work assignments relating to the efficient flow of work within JAC Products Inc.