Supplier Performance Manager – Delivery Recovery

About the Opportunity: We are looking for an experienced Aerospace Supplier Performance Manager to support a three-month supplier recovery project in New Jersey. In this hands-on role, you will work directly at the supplier's facility to monitor production performance, identify operational challenges, and drive improvements in delivery reliability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement recovery actions, improve operational transparency, and ensure customer delivery commitments are met. What You'll Do: Monitor supplier production progress, work-in-progress, order backlogs, material availability, capacity constraints, and delivery schedules. Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs), including on-time delivery, schedule adherence, throughput, and backlog reduction. Identify production bottlenecks, delivery risks, and operational inefficiencies, and drive corrective actions. Work closely with production, planning, logistics, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve issues and improve supplier performance. Lead supplier performance and recovery meetings, track action items, and escalate critical issues. Develop and follow up on recovery plans to improve delivery performance and meet customer priorities. Provide regular status reports to customer stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and outstanding actions. What We're Looking For: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field preferred. Proven experience in supplier performance management, supplier development, production planning, or manufacturing operations. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, production scheduling, and material flow. Experience managing supplier delivery issues, production bottlenecks, and recovery initiatives. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using KPIs to monitor performance and drive improvements. Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and drive corrective actions to completion. Excellent communication, organizational, and reporting skills. Willingness to work on-site at a supplier facility in New Jersey for the duration of the assignment. Experience in aerospace / defense is required. What We Offer At Ingenics, we believe great careers are built on meaningful work, continuous growth, and a supportive environment. Here's what you can expect as part of our team: Advance Financially Competitive compensation Annual bonus opportunities 3-2-1 Commission Won employee referral incentive Regular salary review periods 401(k) with company match Employer contributions toward healthcare Financial education resources Experience Overall Wellbeing Paid time off and company holidays Comp Time Program Flexible and remote work options (role dependent) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Team events and employee celebrations Community involvement and volunteer opportunities Grow Professionally Work with Fortune 500 clients Diverse and challenging project opportunities Regular performance and development conversations Mentorship and coaching opportunities International collaboration across the Ingenics Group Skills competency and professional development programs Knowledge sharing with global experts Global mobility opportunities Make an Impact Join a team shaping the future of manufacturing through projects in areas including: Digital Transformation Factory Design & Simulation Intralogistics Manufacturing Excellence Operational Excellence Production Technology & Automation Project Management Quality & Supplier Management Supply Chain Management

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