Job Description:

Primary Duties:

• Develop and implement supplier quality standards and metrics to ensure compliance with engineering and customer requirements.
• Lead supplier audits and qualification processes, collaborating with procurement and engineering teams to approve new suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance through data analysis, identify trends, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Resolve supplier-related quality issues, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective measures.
• Partner with internal teams (Engineering, Production, Procurement) to address quality concerns and support product reliability.
• Prepare and present supplier quality reports and KPIs to leadership.
• Manage and coach Quality Analysts, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and professional development.
• Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluate performance of direct reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline; 5+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or quality systems management, including 2+ years in a leadership role; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred:

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Experience with ISO 9001, auditing, and statistical process control.

Essential Mental and Physical Functions:

• Strong understanding of quality management systems and supplier quality principles.
• Ability to lead audits and assess supplier compliance.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
•  Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment:

• Office and manufacturing environments with exposure to seasonal temperature changes, dust, and noise.
• Occasional travel to supplier facilities.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

This role is classified as a Safety Sensitive Position, requiring heightened awareness and adherence to all safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure a secure work environment.

Location:

Longview, TX

Title:

Supervisor, Supplier Quality