Supplier Quality Manager

Nemera•Buffalo Grove, IL

1d•$100,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and managing all assigned projects and audits to ensure supplier qualification and routine performance and maintain continuous production and distribution of products consistent with established Quality standards. This role works closely with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to improve product quality and reduce risks in the supply chain.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or related fields required
Must have 5 or more years of experience in a Quality position
3+ years of supervisory experience in a similar environment
Must have ability to apply advance mathematical concepts and intermediate statistical knowledge
Ability to regularly lift up to 40lbs with repetitive movements
Ability to push and pull items
Ability to stand and/or walk up to constantly during the shift

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Medical Device industry preferred
Formal Quality certification (CQM, CQE)
Leadership and good intrapersonal communication skills
Six-sigma black belt experience, training, and certification preferred
Computer skills including Microsoft Office application and SAP experience
Ability to work independently from verbal and/or written instructions
Ability to understand and articulate how individual role and responsibilities tie into Quality department objectives

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and manage Supplier Quality evaluations through scheduling and auditing of suppliers
Interact with suppliers and ensure mutual interpretation of specified requirements to make certain customer requirements and objectives are met
Evaluate compliance using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with specifications, operating procedures, or standards
Support implementation and management of quality agreements with all suppliers
Work with Supply Chain and Procurement to evaluate and manage supplier performance
Identify and complete continuous improvement projects utilizing Six Sigma tools and methodologies
Assist the Plant Quality Manager in coordinating and executing objectives throughout the company in cooperation with other managers, to maximize product quality and operating system efficiency and effectiveness to minimize costs
Identify and coordinate resolution of system inefficiencies that contribute to increased quality costs
Utilize CAPA problem solving techniques to reduce internal and external failures, select sound techniques (FMEA, Design of Experiments, Cause and Effect, Flow Charts, SPC) to solve problems effectively, and assess results for application, validity, and conformance to specifications
Analyze supplier quality data and performance metrics
Oversee Incoming Inspection process and responsible for managing non-conformities related to supplied materials
Assist in maintaining ISO and FDA QMSR quality system compliance
Generate and provide monthly reports
Execute specific responsibilities as defined within the company quality operating system
Support and maintain all policies of the company, including but not limited to applicable FDA regulatory and ISO requirements, Health and Safety Requirements and Continuous Improvement initiatives
Suggest ways to improve the efficiency and safety of our work and environment
Other duties as assigned