Together We Save Lives!

The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems! We are a global leader in design, development and manufacturing of safety-critical systems and components for the automotive and non-automotive markets. We are committed to bringing life-saving technology to customers worldwide. Joyson Safety Systems leverages the power of collaboration and innovation to provide quality and service excellence for our customers worldwide. Our company is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, with a global network of more than 50,000 employees in 25 countries.

Our team is passionate about the automotive industry, focused on delivering quality and innovation for the future. We encourage lifelong learning and provide the resources to help our team members build the foundation for a strong future with us. We strive to promote from within, offering excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement.

We are currently seeking a Sr. Supply Continuity Manager for our Auburn Hills, Michigan facility.

   POSITION SUMMARY

The Supply Continuity Manager is responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted flow of materials, components, and products through proactive risk identification, mitigation, and recovery planning across the supply base. This role partners closely with Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Production, and Program Management teams to safeguard supply continuity during disruptions, capacity constraints, or quality events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supply Risk Management
  • Monitor, assess, and report supply risks related to supplier capacity, financial stability, logistics, geopolitical events, and quality performance.
  • Develop, maintain, and continuously update a Supplier Risk Dashboard.
  • Lead early warning processes to detect and escalate potential shortages or disruptions.
• Crisis & Recovery Management
  • Serve as the lead during significant supplier disruptions, shortages, or force majeure events.
  • Ensure Supplier Recovery Plans created and executed (including expedited logistics).
  • Facilitate cross-functional communication across functions.
  • Travel and support as necessary to crisis supplier locations
• Preventive Planning & Supplier Readiness
  • Partner with Supplier Quality, Purchasing, and Program Teams to ensure suppliers have robust business continuity and capacity plans in place.
  • Audit and verify supplier capacity and/or tooling.
  • Drive implementation of preventive measures such as supplier localization and buffer stock strategies.
• Communication & Stakeholder Alignment
  • Act as the communication link between suppliers, internal teams, and leadership during continuity challenges.
  • Provide executive updates and risk summaries on critical supply issues.
  • Lead alignment meetings with purchasing, manufacturing, and logistics functions to ensure continuity priorities are met.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Analyze root causes of past supply disruptions to drive systemic improvements.
  • Establish Supply Continuity KPIs (e.g., number of high-risk suppliers, production days lost, etc…).
  • Promote a culture of proactive risk management, resilience, and accountability across the supply base.
• Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • 5–10 years of experience in supply chain, supplier quality, procurement, or risk management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using ERP and risk monitoring tools.
  • Proven experience managing supplier crises, capacity planning, and continuity recovery actions.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
  • Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and supplier development processes (preferred).
  • Willingness to travel 50-75% (Including occasional weekends during critical supplier disruptions.   
• Key Competencies
  • Proactive Risk Identification
  • Crisis Management & Problem Solving
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Strategic Thinking & Resilience
  • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

We are an Affirmative Action/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Joyson Safety Systems does not provide immigration related sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you will need JSS immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, TN, OPT, etc.) now or in the future.