Senior Supplier Quality Manager - Audits, PPAP & 50% Travel

Kloeckner Metals - Americas; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals - Americas is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to maintain high quality standards with suppliers and outside processors. The role reports directly to the Corporate Director of Quality Management and emphasizes robust supplier qualification and PPAP participation.

You will develop and monitor supplier KPIs, lead audits, coordinate corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain, with up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication, including press work, forming, stamping, welding.
• 3+ years of operations experience in a manufacturing environment; at least 2 years in quality control and supplier quality.
• Reading blueprints; familiarity with GD&T; ability to create bubble drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier qualification activities to verify capability of meeting product requirements.
• Establish quality control standards and procedures for suppliers to ensure a consistent supply chain.
• Create and maintain supplier KPIs.
• Maintain a supplier audit program, including risk-based scheduling and follow-up activities.
• Initiate and coordinate corrective actions between suppliers, the company and customers.
• Implement improvement programs for suppliers based on customer requirements.
• Respond to supply chain interruptions and correct issues to meet customer demands.
• Oversee product acceptance program including participating in PPAP process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality management

Attention to detail

Communication

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint reading

Analytical skills

Education

2-year college degree or equivalent

Tools

CMM software

Job description

Kloeckner Metals - Americas is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to maintain high quality standards with suppliers and outside processors. The role reports directly to the Corporate Director of Quality Management and emphasizes robust supplier qualification and PPAP participation.

You will develop and monitor supplier KPIs, lead audits, coordinate corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain, with up to 50% travel.