Supplier Quality Manager

Essential Job Functions:

• Contributes to the creation and implementation of best practice quality vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve supplier operational performance  
• Participates in new business initiatives and projects, reviews and communicates the impact on Supplier Quality activities  
• Supports new product launches to ensure suppliers are capable of delivering to the required quality standards  
• Leads supplier development strategy, designing the metrics for the function and supplier performance  
• Monitors supplier performance ensuring quality manufacturing processes are relevant and effective 
• Supports and, when needed, conducts supplier audits to improve process standardization and eliminate waste 
• Identifies root cause of problems and delays/expedites corrective actions  
• Drives reduction in operational risk through formalized analysis methods such as FMEA/FMECA and risk management 
• Researches and implements strategies to support lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement 
• Assures proper inspection and test plans are established and deployed to assure supplier provided product or service meets pre-defined requirements 
• Supports simplification of the quality process (ITPs, NDE/NDTs, AVL qualification, etc.) and qualifies additional specialty service providers 
• Reports supplier performance and quality to management 
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or a Health Safety and Environmental team member 
• Assuring compliance and assisting to confirm adherence to the Kimray Quality Management System, assuring that internal and external standards and requirements are achieved 
• Participates in proactive teams to achieve departmental and company goals 
• Manages, coaches and develops a high performing Supplier Quality team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements  
• Sets department objectives/KPIs and reviews and assesses ongoing performance of direct reports  
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance  
• Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product requirements  
• Performs other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment  
• Minimum 3 years in a Supplier Quality Management role required
• Experience developing/managing mature quality systems for industries such as automotive, aerospace or top-tier oilfield manufacturing preferred 
• Knowledge of formal methods to identify root causes of problems and identify process and design improvements to further drive quality assurance 
• Greenbelt/Blackbelt, CQE, CQM, CSQM, or other ASQ, certifications preferred 
• Knowledge of RCFA & FMEA/FMECA methods preferred 
• CMM programming/operation preferred 
• Must have analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills 
• Demonstrated PC proficiency 
• Ability to manage, develop and support multiple employees 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral or diagram form 
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean MVR 
• Must pass background check and drug screen 

Core Competencies:

• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Resourcefulness – Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Drives Results – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Yes

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, mechanical engineering technology required 

Work Environment:

• Office/Warehouse Environment -PPE required in specific areas 
• Limited exposure to elevated noise and moving equipment 

Physical Requirements: 

• Repetitive use of hands 
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling 
• Lifting, pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs. 

Travel:  

• Up to 30% travel required 

Safety Sensitive Position:  

• Yes 

This position performs tasks or duties that could affect the health or safety of Kimray employees or other individuals and has been designated as Safety Sensitive.