Supplier Quality Supervisor

Hawkins Careers•Roseville, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Accountable for the quality of external businesses partners including suppliers, co-manufacturers, and warehouses. The Supervisor will coordinate efforts to evaluate, select, qualify, rate, monitor and improve external quality. This position will develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or related discipline
At least 5 years of experience in a Quality role or equivalent experience
Experience managing quality and/or technical documentation
Prior external audit experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with internal and external partners at all levels
Prior experience with CAPAs
Solid computer skills, organizational skills, and ability to follow up

Responsibilities

Maintain and oversee the Supplier Approval Program, working with staff to: Document RA qualification of new suppliers and materials
Contact suppliers to gather critical quality data and follow up as needed.
Lead external quality audits and manage supplier corrective action follow-up.
Identify opportunities to streamline process or make improvements to the gathering or storing of supplier data.
Manage the Approved Supplier list and direct team on priority items.
Work with internal business partners, such as Purchasing and Sales, to identify supplier priorities and strategize with team to work efficiently.
Manage the relationship with external auditing services to complete audits of foreign suppliers on a risk-based schedule.
Report KPI metrics for External Quality.
Set goals for team that align with Quality strategy and organizational needs
Lead, train, and mentor team members to ensure continuous improvement and professional development