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Supplier Quality Manager (Steel)

Supplier Quality Manager (Steel)

Cornerstone Building BrandsCary, NC, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Supplier Quality Manager (Steel)

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to drive quality improvement with suppliers, lead coaching initiatives, and ensure compliance with company standards. This role requires a proactive approach to mentoring suppliers, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This position requires up to 75% of domestic travel.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead supplier coaching programs to enhance quality processes, defect prevention, and performance optimization.
  • Develop and implement training for suppliers on quality control methodologies, 8D problem-solving, and root cause analysis.
  • Provide hands-on coaching to suppliers on material and component specifications, ensuring adherence to requirements.
  • Act as a mentor and consultant, guiding suppliers through process improvements and compliance initiatives.
  • Work with suppliers to establish corrective and preventive action plans, ensuring sustainable quality improvements.
  • Conduct supplier audits and follow-up coaching to ensure long-term success in meeting company standards.
  • Implement supplier development roadmaps, tracking progress toward zero defects and quality excellence.
  • Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to identify, approve, and onboard new suppliers with strong quality capabilities.
  • Support supplier innovation and improvement projects that drive cost efficiency and process optimization.
  • Assist with new product launches and material / component qualifications, ensuring supplier readiness.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, holding suppliers accountable for quality performance and growth.

Qualifications

Product Category Experience

  • Experience in steel manufacturing processes, including hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized steel.
  • Familiarity with steel coil production, handling, and quality control measures to ensure material integrity.
  • Knowledge of coated steel applications, including pre-painted and corrosion-resistant finishes.
  • Strong understanding of steel supplier quality standards, metallurgical properties, and compliance requirements.
  • Ability to assess and improve steel supplier performance, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and specifications.
  • Experience working with suppliers to enhance steel material consistency, durability, and defect reduction.
  • Product category is subject to change, requiring adaptability in managing supplier quality across various materials and manufacturing processes.
  • Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Discipline, or a related field.
  • Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality roles.
  • Strong expertise in training, coaching, and mentoring suppliers.
  • Ability to analyze supplier data and lead performance improvement strategies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to influence and educate suppliers.
  • Up to 75% of domestic travel is required.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, quality systems, and supplier management tools.
  • Additional Information

    Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

    Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play . Full-time

  • team members receive
  • medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.
  • Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.
  • Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here . You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here . If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

    Notice of Recruitment Fraud

    We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.

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