Vacant Jobs at Dana Incorporated

Role & Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and improvement of Quality Management System in line with IATF 16949:2016 and Customer Specific Requirements
• Site Administrator for Compliant Pro and Ease system
• Ensure document control within the CompliantPro System
• Maintain and co-ordinate Audit Schedules for System, Product, Customer, Third Party and Special Process Audits
• Conduct Internal Systems Audits for QMS according to the requirements of IATF 16949:2016 and Customer Specific Requirements
• Coordinate and Execute Third Party audits
• Timeous submission of certification / surveillance audit corrective actions, on the IATF CARA system
• Log and Issue all Corrective Actions resulting from audits, via the CompliantPro System
• Coordinate and drive all corrective actions resulting from audits
• Conduct effectiveness review of all corrective action close-outs
• Maintain and coordinate the Manufacturing Process Audits via the Ease System
• Raise IT Tickets for the Quality Department, CompliantPro and Ease systems, when required
• Maintain and co-ordinate various actions plans (e.g. Ford Q1 Action Plan, RFMEA, AB-MSA, etc.)
• Liaise with Ford STA on action plans relating to Ford Q1 Action Plan / RFMEA / AB-MSA
• Update Ford Covisint Site, when required (e.g. Ford GSDB, Special Processes uploads, etc.)
• Monthly update of the Dana Quality Dashboard.
• Daily, Weekly and Monthly reports for quality objectives, key plant performance indicators, CAPA, etc.
• Compilation of Annual Management Review
• Raise PR for Quality Department in Purchase Requisition System.
• Conduct plant wide training related to QMS / Quality Awareness
• Conduct CompliantPro system training for new employees
• Assist with vendor audits on request, and ensure formal record keeping and system update
• Assist with Supplier / Customer PPAP on request, and ensure formal record keeping and system update

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or similar in Engineering or a related field
• IATF 16949:2016 First and Second Party Auditor Certificate
• Core Tools Certificate (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)
• 5+ Years experience working within Quality Management Systems
• Knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements (Ford / Toyota / Isuzu)
• Knowledge of 8D Process and various step (i.e. D0 – D8)
• Knowledge of the IATF CARA System.

Core Competencies:

• Strategy - Ability to think and act in a strategic way
• Can lead & act consistent with the company’s strategy and values
• Able to demonstrate strategic problem solving, good decision making and sound judgment based upon data
• Demonstrates sound business and technical acumen
• Shows a high degree of intellectual rigor during problem solving
• Talent – Ability to build and develop talent
• Demonstrates ability to develop self and others
• Shows evidence of continuous learning
• Demonstrates performance leadership
• Approach – Ability to demonstrate an effective approach to engagement and problem solving
• Actively present on the shopfloor promoting / educating / communicating regarding critical warranty impact on business
• Energised, enthusiastic and positive approach to every day
• Able to build trust and engage others
• Can build or contribute to an inclusive team environment
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal communications
• Exhibits a strong professional presence
• Results – Ability to achieve planned results
• Demonstrates a strong customer focus through planning, actions and communication
• Acts with initiative and urgency
• Shows the ability to be a change leader with adaptability and continuous improvement
• Ability to hold oneself and other accountable for results
• Demonstrates the ability to leverage all available resources to achieve results

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Role & Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a Sale, Inventory, and Operations Planning Process for all assigned Plants (SIOP)

• Cross Functional reviews of customer demand (Market Intelligence and Customer Release)
• Ensure long horizon forecast is extended to all suppliers (52 week Forecast)
• Collect and Update Internal and External Capacity information (Plant Efficiency and Dana Committed capacity)
• Develop and Execute Strategies and action plans to address gaps between Demand and Capacity (How to fulfill forecasted demand)

Control & Reduce Logistics costs

• Improve utilization of planned trucks (Weekly planning of next weeks required trucks)
• Improve cube or weight utilization of inbound trailers
• Reduce and minimize utilization of Premium trucks including team trucks (Major focus on reducing team trucks between Mexico & US)
• Improve internal supply chain and materials flow between Dana plants (Utilize Value Stream Mapping)
• Work in a cross functional team to optimize our freight and warehouse network, tying in forecast and order management logic

Protection of Supply

• Manage Dana Internal and External Escalation Process within Light Axle Plants (Daily Materials Manager Calls)
• Develop a strong Materials and Logistics Team (Daily calls and interaction between plants)
• Escalate potential supply issues to Purchasing if required
• Allocate parts between Dana plants if required
• Ensure suppliers are updating required information in the Supplier Portal
• Manage all material alarms in One Network

Inventory Management

• Develop and Implement Standard Material Replenishment processes (Kanban and Min-Max etc….)
• Implement Standard Inventory Forecasting and Planning tools
• Recommend ERP parameter updates and develop standards

SAP

• Assessing existing IT infrastructure and recommending improvements.
• Developing and configuring customized SAP solutions.
• Writing scripts and programs to create user-friendly interfaces and enhanced functionalities.
• Deploying SAP solutions and ensuring smooth system integration.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues to optimize performance.
• Providing SAP system support and end-user training.
• Performing rigorous documentation of SAP processes and presenting progress reports.
• Preparing reports or delivering presentations
• Ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Keeping abreast of the latest SAP offerings, updates, and developments.
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor Degree and experience in a Materials Management, logistics, and/or supply chain
• Must have excellent computer skills and thorough knowledge of MRP, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Understanding of Automotive industry
• Must be detail oriented, proactive in anticipating requirements and able to work efficiently with minimal direction in a sometimes high pressure environment.
• Committed to tasks and skilled at identifying and solving a variety of problems of broad scope and complexity with little to no supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a multi-functional and multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Team player attitude with the ability to influence others
• Autonomous, organized and disciplined in a fast paced environment
• Proficiency with ERP system focused in Logistics and warehousing
• At least 2 years' experience as a SAP consultant in a similar industry.
• Current knowledge of SAP systems, deployment, and integration

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Role & Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a Sale, Inventory, and Operations Planning Process for all assigned Plants (SIOP)

• Cross Functional reviews of customer demand (Market Intelligence and Customer Release)
• Ensure long horizon forecast is extended to all suppliers (52 week Forecast)
• Collect and Update Internal and External Capacity information (Plant Efficiency and Dana Committed capacity)
• Develop and Execute Strategies and action plans to address gaps between Demand and Capacity (How to fulfill forecasted demand)

Control & Reduce Logistics costs

• Improve utilization of planned trucks (Weekly planning of next weeks required trucks)
• Improve cube or weight utilization of inbound trailers
• Reduce and minimize utilization of Premium trucks including team trucks (Major focus on reducing team trucks between Mexico & US)
• Improve internal supply chain and materials flow between Dana plants (Utilize Value Stream Mapping)
• Work in a cross functional team to optimize our freight and warehouse network, tying in forecast and order management logic

Protection of Supply

• Manage Dana Internal and External Escalation Process within Light Axle Plants (Daily Materials Manager Calls)
• Develop a strong Materials and Logistics Team (Daily calls and interaction between plants)
• Escalate potential supply issues to Purchasing if required
• Allocate parts between Dana plants if required
• Ensure suppliers are updating required information in the Supplier Portal
• Manage all material alarms in One Network

Inventory Management

• Develop and Implement Standard Material Replenishment processes (Kanban and Min-Max etc….)
• Implement Standard Inventory Forecasting and Planning tools
• Recommend ERP parameter updates and develop standards
• Drive Inventory Accuracy through PFEP and Cycle Count Program

Develop and Execute Corporate Materials Policies and Processes within all Assigned Plants

• Develop and implement Corporate Materials Policies and Processes
• Support execution of Engineering change implementation
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor Degree and experience in a Materials Management, logistics, and/or supply chain
• Must have excellent computer skills and thorough knowledge of MRP, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Understanding of both the Automotive and Commercial Vehicle industry preferred.
• Must be proficient in the use of eBusiness tools and Microsoft Office Suite
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in Assembly, Machining, and Forging Operations preferred.
• Must be detail oriented, proactive in anticipating requirements and able to work efficiently with minimal direction in a sometimes high pressure environment.
• Skilled in composing written correspondence and preparing presentations for senior management.
• Successfully interacts with a dispersed leadership team and others across functions and sites.
• Must be proactive, detail oriented and have excellent organization, planning and follow-through skills.
• Committed to tasks and skilled at identifying and solving a variety of problems of broad scope and complexity with little to no supervision.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Periodic Travel required.