Senior Supplier Quality Manager

Libra Industries Acquisition LLC•Dayton, OH

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Supplier Quality Manager is responsible for leading Libra Industries’ supplier quality strategy across the full supplier lifecycle for all Libra facilities and supply chains — from identification and onboarding through performance management, improvement, and offboarding. This role ensures a high-performing, resilient supply base by driving supplier quality, delivery, and cost performance while mitigating risk across the supply chain. The Sr. Supplier Quality Manager partners cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations to proactively develop supplier capabilities, resolve escalations, and support business growth. This leader champions a “Built to Deliver” mindset by ensuring suppliers consistently meet Libra’s expectations for quality, delivery, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent related job experience
Must possess leadership and management skills
At least 10 years of previous job-related experience in advanced manufacturing or assembly
Print Reading / Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Problem solving and troubleshooting
Experience with basic inspection hand tools (including but not limited to micrometers, calipers, thread gauges, height gauges with indicators)
Working within and or establishing quality systems such as AS9100, ISO9001, ISO13485, etc.
Time Management
Must possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal as well as interpersonal skills
Must be detail-oriented
Self-Starting able to coordinate maintaining of systems and to do lists while maintaining flexibility for the fast-paced environment. (Project management skills)

Nice To Haves

ASME GD&T experience
Knowledge of practical application of statistical methods, SPC, Control Plans, and Problem-solving methods, such as 8-D and 5-Why
CMM operation experience Preferred
Experience working in a precision machining, fabrication, and assembly environment
A strong understanding of raw materials and the manufacturing industry

Responsibilities

Lead supplier identification, qualification, and approval processes, ensuring alignment with Libra’s technical, quality, and business requirements
Support supplier onboarding, transitions, transfers, and offboarding to maintain supply continuity and minimize disruption
Maintain and continuously improve the Approved Supplier List (ASL) based on performance and risk
Establish, monitor, and drive supplier quality and delivery performance metrics (KPIs)
Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and performance reviews to ensure accountability
Analyze trends to identify risks and opportunities for supplier performance improvement
Drive supplier quality improvement plans, including corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), SCARs, and root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why)
Partner with suppliers to implement process improvements and defect prevention strategies
Lead initiatives focused on achieving zero-defect performance and process capability improvements
Own and lead critical supplier quality and delivery escalations, ensuring rapid containment, resolution, and recovery
Mitigate supply chain risks by proactively identifying gaps and driving corrective actions
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure minimal impact to production and customer delivery
Drive supplier cost reduction initiatives through quality improvements, process optimization, and waste reduction
Partner with Supply Chain to support should-cost analysis and value engineering efforts
Develop long-term supplier capabilities aligned with Libra’s growth strategy
Ensure suppliers meet industry standards (ISO, AS9100, etc.), customer requirements, and internal quality systems
Support development and deployment of standardized supplier quality processes and procedures
Utilize data, SPC, and quality tools to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement