Supplier Quality Manager

Essential Job Functions :

• Contributes to the creation and implementation of best practice quality vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve supplier operational performance
• Participates in new business initiatives and projects, reviews and communicates the impact on Supplier Quality activities
• Supports new product launches to ensure suppliers are capable of delivering to the required quality standards
• Leads supplier development strategy, designing the metrics for the function and supplier performance
• Monitors supplier performance ensuring quality manufacturing processes are relevant and effective
• Supports and, when needed, conducts supplier audits to improve process standardization and eliminate waste
• Identifies root cause of problems and delays / expedites corrective actions
• Drives reduction in operational risk through formalized analysis methods such as FMEA / FMECA and risk management
• Researches and implements strategies to support lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement
• Assures proper inspection and test plans are established and deployed to assure supplier provided product or service meets pre-defined requirements
• Supports simplification of the quality process (ITPs, NDE / NDTs, AVL qualification, etc.) and qualifies additional specialty service providers
• Reports supplier performance and quality to management
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor and / or a Health Safety and Environmental team member
• Assuring compliance and assisting to confirm adherence to the Kimray Quality Management System, assuring that internal and external standards and requirements are achieved
• Participates in proactive teams to achieve departmental and company goals
• Manages, coaches and develops a high performing Supplier Quality team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
• Sets department objectives / KPIs and reviews and assesses ongoing performance of direct reports
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
• Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• 8-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 3 years in a Supplier Quality Management role required
• Experience developing / managing mature quality systems for industries such as automotive, aerospace or top-tier oilfield manufacturing preferred
• Knowledge of formal methods to identify root causes of problems and identify process and design improvements to further drive quality assurance
• Greenbelt / Blackbelt, CQE, CQM, CSQM, or other ASQ, certifications preferred
• Knowledge of RCFA & FMEA / FMECA methods preferred
• CMM programming / operation preferred
• Must have analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated PC proficiency
• Ability to manage, develop and support multiple employees
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral or diagram form
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean MVR
• Must pass background check and drug screen

Core Competencies :

• Action Oriented Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Resourcefulness Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Drives Results Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Ensures Accountability Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Yes

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, mechanical engineering technology required

Work Environment :

• Office / Warehouse Environment -PPE required in specific areas
• Limited exposure to elevated noise and moving equipment

Physical Requirements :

• Repetitive use of hands
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Lifting, pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs.

Travel :

• Up to 30% travel required
30+ days ago