What are the responsibilities and job description for the COS Supervisor position at Schindler Group?
Location: Hanover (Plant), PA, United States
Job ID: 81330
We Elevate... Quality of urban life
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.
Join us as a
COS Supervisor
Your Main Responsibilities
PRIMARY FUNCTION / POSITION OVERVIEW:
Manufacturing Engineering (INDU) is a competence center in supply chain. It provides expertise for project or program support, acting as a knowledge center of product configuration, engineering, manufacturing technology and product cost management.
Supervisor of Configuration manages automation of the Supply Chain (KW) Order Processing System from the receipt of Elevator Specification from Sales & Field (KG) to actual material order and Industrialization of components in KW and suppliers. Ensure quality of KW ordering system through heavy coordination with other Supply Chain departments, and thorough configuration testing.
This Position Holder also manages a group of technical experts located in US and offshore (Requirements Engineering Team) to oversee specification and implementation of configuration and Industrialization of components in KW and Suppliers for US Product for NI (new installation) and MOD (modernization) products.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Describe the key responsibilities of the position in order of importance and identify % of time spent on that responsibility.
OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree
Project Management Experience, Combined Interpersonal Skills, Social Competence
Entrepreneurial, imaginative and tenacity to achieve objectives within a changing and highly competitive market
Enthusiastic and effective team builder/player, able to maintain good relationships
SAP Variant Configuration
FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Solid knowledge on sales to ordering process in operations (E&E - Elevator and Escalator, Automotive or Aerospace is of advantage)
Strong leadership experience on cross functional project management and change management
E&E (Elevator and Escalator) experience in technical engineering and system configuration
Familiar with product configuration and programing development
What’s in it for you?
Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:
At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.
Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.
Job ID: 81330
We Elevate... Quality of urban life
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.
Join us as a
COS Supervisor
Your Main Responsibilities
PRIMARY FUNCTION / POSITION OVERVIEW:
Manufacturing Engineering (INDU) is a competence center in supply chain. It provides expertise for project or program support, acting as a knowledge center of product configuration, engineering, manufacturing technology and product cost management.
Supervisor of Configuration manages automation of the Supply Chain (KW) Order Processing System from the receipt of Elevator Specification from Sales & Field (KG) to actual material order and Industrialization of components in KW and suppliers. Ensure quality of KW ordering system through heavy coordination with other Supply Chain departments, and thorough configuration testing.
This Position Holder also manages a group of technical experts located in US and offshore (Requirements Engineering Team) to oversee specification and implementation of configuration and Industrialization of components in KW and Suppliers for US Product for NI (new installation) and MOD (modernization) products.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Describe the key responsibilities of the position in order of importance and identify % of time spent on that responsibility.
- Manage overall process on Supply Chain and system development from Sales Order COS (Component ordering Specification) to SAP BOM (Bill of Material) configuration and Material master data maintenance for components. Ensure the product changes implementation in SAP as per CP (Change Period) scheduled plan and track changes through the closed loop INDU (Industrialization) process and KW Configuration for purchased and manufactured components.
- Cross Functional Leader identifying and engaging various key stakeholders (Material Planning, Quality, Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development, etc..) ensuring their buy-in and participation in the required change process.
- Leading and Facilitating organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions thru developing strategies and effective communication while building support for the change.
- Define strategies for process improvement of configuration and INDU (Industrialization) activities to reduce quality issues for modular and complex product change and introduction. Process improvements targeting the change management process and new product introduction process to drive Safety, Quality, Inventory, Delivery and Cost Initiatives.
- Manage Super BOMs (Bill of Materials) and product data to match product features, sales and manufacturing needs and ensure and guide team for preparation of manufacturing BOM ( Bill of Material ) from Engineering to SC (Supply Chain)
- Lead Variant Configurator programming to ensure it aligns with information in engineering documentation.
- Guide personnel in establishing variable pricing for configured products and maintain pricing variants in the Configurator.
- Objective Setting, performance review and creation of development plans for the team
- Build in-house training program, skill assessments, team building and encourage shared learning in configuration and INDU (Industrialization)
- Guide team and define validation process strategies for modular INDU (Industrialization) and configuration system.
OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree
Project Management Experience, Combined Interpersonal Skills, Social Competence
Entrepreneurial, imaginative and tenacity to achieve objectives within a changing and highly competitive market
Enthusiastic and effective team builder/player, able to maintain good relationships
SAP Variant Configuration
FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Solid knowledge on sales to ordering process in operations (E&E - Elevator and Escalator, Automotive or Aerospace is of advantage)
Strong leadership experience on cross functional project management and change management
E&E (Elevator and Escalator) experience in technical engineering and system configuration
Familiar with product configuration and programing development
What’s in it for you?
- Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
- 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
- Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
- Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
- A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.
Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:
- Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
- Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
- Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
- Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
- Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.
At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.
Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.
