Quality Supplier Analyst

Old World Industries, LLC.; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life insurance & AD&D

Job summary

Old World Industries, LLC. is seeking a Quality Supplier Analyst to resolve quality issues, maintain the Non-Conformance database, and ensure timely responses and resolutions across terminals.

You will partner with purchasing, technical teams, and suppliers to drive corrective actions, supplier performance metrics, and KPI development while supporting ISO activities and audits. Travel to sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• Engineering/technical degree required for the role.
• Willing to learn and grow beyond job description.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Enter and investigate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Work with purchasing and technical to develop quality control plans.
• Root cause analysis and reporting.
• Manage customer quality requests/issues.
• Create/forward and follow-up on NCRs and corrective actions.
• Ensure NCRs and corrective actions are responded to and closed.
• Manage supplier corrective action processes including containment and tracking of deviations.
• Measure supplier quality performance and drive improvements.
• Review debits/credits related to terminal fees.
• Create quality reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
• Support supplier evaluations, selection, and strategic sourcing.
• Develop and support KPI goals.
• Assist with ISO tasks and internal audits.
• Travel to terminals for site visits/audits and quality investigations.

Skills

MS Office

Data management

Multitasking

Communication

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Engineering or related technical/scientific degree required

Tools

Quality systems

Job description

Overview

POSITION PURPOSE: This Quality Supplier Analyst will provide resolutions to Quality Issues that arise from our customers. Responsible for maintaining the Non-Conformance Database and ensuring that the information entered is accurate. The position requires continuous monitoring of any issues to ensure that all the issues are responded to and resolved quickly.

Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

• Enter and investigate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
• Work with purchasing and technical to develop quality control plans.
• Root Cause Analysis and Reporting
• Manage Customer Quality Requests/Issues
• Create/Forward and Follow-up on NCRs and Corrective Actions to Terminals
• Ensure that NCRs and Corrective Actions are Responded to and Closed
• Responsible for supplier corrective action processes including containment, root cause analysis, execution of corrective actions and tracking of approved process deviations to ensure continuity within our products / components.
• Measure supplier quality performance according to established procedures; drives appropriate improvements to meet established targets.
• Review and collection of Debits/Credits related to terminal fees.
• Product Testing - Send needed product for testing.
• Create Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly Quality Reports
• Works with purchasing to participate in supplier evaluations, selection, and strategic sourcing process development.
• Works to develop and support KPI goals
• Supports and leads special projects and performs other related job duties as assigned.
• Create Quality Summary Reports that Pertain to NCRs, CARs, and Audits
• Assist with ISO tasks and internal audits.
• Travel to terminals for site visits/audits and quality investigations
• Other Duties as Assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• College, university, or equivalent degree in engineering or a related technical or scientific subject required.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and or Chemistry Preferred
• Willing to Learn and Grow Beyond Job Description
• Ability to Travel (30%)
• Working in packaging preferred
• Able to manage multiple projects and varying tasks simultaneously

• Strong Microsoft Office and data management skills required

• Ability to work with all functional areas of the organization as well external suppliers or stakeholders.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Skilled in building relationship
• Good analytical and research / problem solving skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
• Company-paid identity theft insurance
• Company-paid disability
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Company-paid employee assistance program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Additional benefits included: voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance

Old World Industries is among the largest privately held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket today. Built upon a 50-year history of ingenuity, the Northbrook, Illinois-based company is transforming the automotive, commercial and chemical industries that keep the world moving forward. Old World's brands include a full line of PEAK Performance Automotive Aftermarket Products including Antifreeze/Coolant, Washer Fluid, Lighting and Wiper Blades; BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Equipment; FINAL CHARGE PRO-SERIES Heavy Duty Extended Life Coolant, Fleet Charge SCA Precharged Heavy Duty Coolant and Thermal Charge Heat Transfer Fluid.