Supplier Quality Manager

Kubota Corporation • Gainesville, GA

6d

About The Position

Manage the department responsible for analyzing and resolving supplier quality
problems by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends and working on
deviations.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, material science, etc.
• Experience leading and communicating with teams
• Ability to travel
• Must be familiar with reading and understanding mechanical drawings with some understanding of electrical schematics
• Good technical writing skills
• Basic Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) skills
• Strong communications skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work with little to no oversight
• Ability to multitask
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work with little to no oversight

Nice To Haves

• Experience in AutoCAD, MS Access or SQL
• Experience Engineering in manufacturing field
• Master’s degree in manufacturing related Engineering field is an added advantage
• Knowledge of outdoor power equipment is desired
• 2 – 3 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the parts quality group to ensure the quality and quality improvements of products that are being produced at Kubota
• Work directly with suppliers to dramatically improve overall part quality. Drive improvements to their overall quality systems.
• Travel to supplier facilities to review and enhance their effectiveness and capabilities, performing audits.
• Drive issue resolution with suppliers, engineering and manufacturing
• Project management responsibility for the testing and evaluation of new procured parts for acceptance to mass production at Kubota
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Own and maintain supplier quality manual, supplier audit, and supplier scorecard
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
• Contributes to team effort by supporting other team members as capacity issues arise.
• Special projects as requested and other tasks as needed
• Plan for long-term improvement of the department, including manpower, capabilities, and responsibilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager