Lead, Supplier Quality & Development

JMJ PHILLIP; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JMJ PHILLIP is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead supplier quality initiatives, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain in Whippany, NJ.

You will oversee supplier quality management, audits, and corrective actions, while developing a reliable supplier base and guiding lean practices. This role requires 5+ years in QA/SC quality and a proven leadership track record.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Supply Chain Quality, or related field.
• At least 3 years of direct quality management or leadership experience.
• 3–5 years of experience conducting quality audits and supplier assessments.
• Strong knowledge of supplier quality systems, corrective action processes, and root cause analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality performance through audits, corrective actions and monitoring.
• Develop supplier quality metrics and reporting to identify trends and improvements.
• Work with suppliers to resolve product and process quality issues.
• Support supplier development and expansion of qualified suppliers.
• Collaborate with internal QA, operations and supply chain teams to drive resolution.
• Promote continuous improvement across supplier processes and overall supply chain performance.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Engineering

Supply Chain Quality

Leadership

Communication

Lean methodologies

Root cause analysis

Job description

JMJ PHILLIP is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead supplier quality initiatives, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain in Whippany, NJ.

You will oversee supplier quality management, audits, and corrective actions, while developing a reliable supplier base and guiding lean practices. This role requires 5+ years in QA/SC quality and a proven leadership track record.