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Position Profile
Position: Finish Specialist – China

Reports To: Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) Manager – Asia

Location: Qingdao, China
Operation: Supply Chain



Position Summary:

Work closely with component suppliers, finish materials providers, product engineering, and supplier quality groups. Lead finish development & continuous improvement activities and deploy best finishing practices across the regional supply chain.


Duties and Responsibilities:
? Develop color standards and maintain a structured refresh schedule for all suppliers
? Educate suppliers regarding MBCI lab test procedures and requirements in order to increase the first-pass qualification rates for all finish-related Lab and FAIR submissions.
? Clarify and communicate all finish specifications to suppliers during the initial development stages of new product development / launch timelines and proactively close specification gaps for new products.
? Provide technical leadership direction to the component suppliers, finish material suppliers, and on-site supply quality team as required to dial in color match while working with a variety of different finish processes and materials to include: nitrocellulose, ultra-violet cured, polyurethane, acid cured, pigments, dyes, manual spray application, automated finishing equipment, etc.
? Proactively drive timely schedule completion of color development, color standard refresh, Lab/FAIR submission samples, and on-site Trial qualifications.
? Provide guidance to internal and external team members as required to ensure timely completion of finish-related deliverables.
? Approve and maintain step panels for all suppliers’ colors, and manage refresh schedule.
? Conduct periodic finished product reviews in Asia to ensure mixability across suppliers for multiple sourced programs.
? Develop and lead finish-improvement kaizen events across all suppliers.
? Work with finished component suppliers to develop new color concepts for submission to product marketing groups for presentation to customers.
? Work closely with finish materials providers’ technical personnel to solve non-compliance issues related to visual appearance, specifications, or lab test performance gaps.
? Develop standardized supplier process control methodologies for finish application, part handling, materials management plans, equipment preventative maintenance systems, metrology/calibration systems, and 5-S deployment.
? Responsible for assisting suppliers with implementing locked-in finishing processes and quality assurance plans to support sourcing initiatives.
? Approves all finish and wood preparation process changes for external suppliers of finished components, and provides data-driven rationale for all changes.






Skills and Abilities:
? Superior color discrimination as scored by Munsell Color Acuity test is required.
? Excellent technical proficiency in wood-based finish application techniques is required.
? Strong problem solving and communication skills are required for this position.
? Ability to interact well with others and create a positive teamwork environment required.
? Excellent understanding of the application of X-Rite color development tools.
? Strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Minitab required.
? Advanced Excel programming and macro development using Visual Basic preferred.
? Must have a strong background in driving continuous improvement efforts in a manufacturing setting.
? Demonstrated experience with Lean / Six Sigma deployment strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Experience, and Education:
? Significant finish development experience with a focus on new product launches is strongly preferred.
? 10+ years of hands-on wood finish experience in a high production facility preferred.
? Background in kitchen cabinet or furniture industries preferred.
? Education: Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or Industrial Technology is required.
? Proficiency in both English and Chinese (Mandarin) is strongly preferred.

Travel:
? Required to travel up to 70% throughout China and overseas in order to support MBCI supplier facilities. 举报 分享

MBCI’s whole name is Masterbrand Cabinets Incorporated Company.It is a subsidiary company of Fortune Brand Home and Security listed company in American.MBCI is one of the leading cabinetry companies in North America is expanding it’s Asian operations. The company is seeking experienced candidates for the following openings to join the team. Please email your resume in both Chinese and English, also provide your detailed salary history and requirements.