Glass & Hardware Supplier Quality Leader

Cornerstone Building Brands; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

PTO and holidays

401k and retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Training and professional development

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to drive quality improvement with suppliers, lead coaching initiatives, and ensure compliance with company standards.

This role requires a proactive approach to mentoring suppliers, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will mentor suppliers, conduct audits, and guide corrective actions to achieve zero defects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality roles.
• Strong training, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to analyze supplier data and drive performance improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to influence suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier coaching programs to enhance quality processes and performance.
• Develop and deliver training for suppliers on quality control methods and 8D problem solving.
• Provide hands-on coaching on material/component specs and requirements.
• Mentor suppliers through process improvements and compliance initiatives.
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions with suppliers to sustain improvements.
• Conduct supplier audits and follow-up coaching for long-term compliance.
• Support onboarding of new suppliers with strong quality capabilities.

Skills

Training & coaching

Supplier mentoring

Data analysis

Communication skills

Domestic travel 25-50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Six Sigma Black Belt

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Quality management systems

Supplier management tools

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to drive quality improvement with suppliers, lead coaching initiatives, and ensure compliance with company standards.

This role requires a proactive approach to mentoring suppliers, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will mentor suppliers, conduct audits, and guide corrective actions to achieve zero defects.