Specialist, Supply Chain & Logistics

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Laredo, TX

Position Summary

The Distribution Specialist will coordinate and participate as required in all Quality, Environmental, and Safety related activities for Distribution Facility(ies). This position will evaluate the level of compliance with applicable policies, procedures and Yazaki standards. In addition, the Specialist will make recommendations for system improvements and compliance to Process/Quality/EHS to facility management and implement the agreed upon improvements in their designated facility.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, monitor, and report metrics of LPA (Layered Process Audit) system
• Acts as LPA Program Lead, assist in implementation or corrective actions
• Performs initial training to management teams for new or revised processes and standards
• Monitors and reports Environmental Health and Safety metrics and performance
• Leads accident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action
• Creates and communicates Quality and Safety Alerts
• Participates in daily group meeting, team huddles, and GEMBA walks
• Actively and independently identifies risks/opportunities within the QMS and EHS systems
• Leads root cause analysis, corrective action, and response for all customer and audit concerns
• Maintains/creates process documentation, templates, and training records for compliance
• Performs training evaluations and assessments
• Hosts Internal and External Quality, IATF, EHS, OSHA audits
• Champions Contingency plan testing and documentation
• Posts and communicates corporate/departmental initiatives, objectives, and status
• Tracking, analysis, and reporting of internal and external facility issues
• Identifies non-compliance to QMS, EHS, and Customer Specific Requirements
• Participates in group projects for corporate process documentation review and revision
• Monitor facility equipment Preventative Maintenance Schedule and compliance
  
  

Requirements

Degree Requirements:

Certification Requirements

Bachelors Degree preferred or equivalent experience

IATF 16949 Auditor, Root Cause, 8D

Previous Experience

4 Years Experience in warehousing/distribution

Preferred

3 Years Experience in Quality/Safety role

2 Years Experience ISO/IATF Internal Auditor

2 Years Experience in Automotive/Production role

Travel Requirements

Travel as required, up to 50%, within region/country

Language

English – Written/Spoken

Spanish – Written/Spoken is an asset

Software

SAP, Success Factors, Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), SharePoint

On Call Requirements

Overtime required as necessary

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disability to perform the essential functions)

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

COMPENTENCIES

LEVEL

Basic

Intermediate

Advanced

Problem Solving

X

Communication/Presentation

X

Work Independently

X

Group Work

X

Microsoft Office Applications

X

SAP or Similar WMS

X

IATF Standards

X

OSHA Standards

X

Lean/Six Sigma

X

Analytics

X

Persistence

X

Meet Deadlines

X

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

COMPENTENCIES

LEVEL

Basic

Intermediate

Advanced

Service Mind

X

Fortitude

X

Foresight

X

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.