Supplier Quality Manager

Boeing•Everett, WA

About The Position

Supplier Quality Manager Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Front Line Leader (Level K) to join our Supplier Quality Team in Puget Sound. We are looking for energetic and proactive Front Line Leader to join our team. This role demand a critical thinker with strong business acumen to lead a team of Supplier Notification of Nonconformance teammates. The individual should possess the ability to work well across diverse groups and effectively collaborate across organizational boundaries. The candidate will exhibit resilience and tenacity in implementing improvements in an established and regulated production and quality system. Must be able to travel between locations as needed.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in Aerospace, Manufacturing, Quality, or related experience in a regulated industry
3+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal role (this includes managing team assignments, tracking status, and developing a team’s talent)
3+ years of experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
3+ years of experience working with cross-functional or cross-organizational teams to develop and implement plans, schedules, or solutions
3+ years of experience reporting performance metrics
Ability to travel between sites

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Boeing quality management system, quality handbook, AS9100
Experience using various problem-solving methods and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to navigate conflicts and build partnerships with suppliers, teams, and internal stakeholders
Status quo agitator. The ability to rapidly assess situations and problem solve, then collaborate with others to chart a course towards issue resolution.
Proactive amidst ambiguity. A track record of driving business impact through creative solutions even when certain elements are complex or ambiguous.
Enhanced organizational skills: An ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple projects / workstreams at any given time
Work effectively with cross-functional teams and executive leadership in a matrix organization
Manage multiple high priority projects simultaneously
Constructively engage with colleagues across BCA and external suppliers
Dealing with a highly ambiguous business environment
Communicate effectively and skillfully present to senior audiences including management and executive leadership team

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a diverse team of employees responsible for Processing of Supplier Nonconformance Notifications (SNN).
Reviewing and classifying notifications to ensure they are ready for processing; dispositioning and approving nonconformance records
Develop and implement effective business plans, policies, and procedures aimed at enhancing performance and quality outcomes
Create and execute organizational and technical strategies that promote continuous improvement and operational excellence
Provide education and coaching on the Quality System, empowering team members to understand and uphold quality standards
Acquire and manage resources efficiently, leading initiatives that drive process improvements and optimize performance
Build and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers, and direct reports to foster collaboration and success
Inspire, develop, and motivate employees, cultivating a high-performance culture that embraces change and encourages professional growth