Supplier Quality Manager

Kloeckner Metals Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supplier Quality Manager at Kloeckner Metals Corporation in Houston is responsible for maintaining high quality standards with suppliers and outside processors, reporting to the Corporate Director of Quality Management.

You will conduct supplier qualification activities, establish quality control standards, create supplier KPIs, maintain audits, drive corrective actions, and participate in PPAP processes while traveling up to 50% as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of operations experience in a manufacturing environment; at least 2 years in quality control and supplier quality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier qualification activities to verify that suppliers are capable of meeting and maintaining product requirements.
• Establish quality control standards and procedures to be followed by suppliers as needed 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 demonstrated needs and customer requirements.
• Ability to respond to supply chain interruptions and effectively make corrections to ensure customer demands are met
• Oversee product acceptance program including participating in PPAP process
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Excellent organization and time manag

Strong computer/technical skills

Quality management

Reading blueprints

Knowledge of ISO-9001/IATF16949

Education

Two-year college degree or equivalent

Tools

CMM software

Inspection tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Supplier Quality Manager is accountable for maintaining high quality standards with suppliers and outside processors. This position reports directly to the Corporate Director of Quality Management.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier qualification activities to verify that suppliers are capable of meeting and maintaining product requirements.
• Establish quality control standards and procedures to be followed by suppliers as needed 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 demonstrated needs and customer requirements.
• Ability to respond to supply chain interruptions and effectively make corrections to ensure customer demands are met
• Oversee product acceptance program including participating in PPAP process
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication, including press work, forming, soft and hard tool stamping, welding, etc.
• 3+ years of operations experience in a manufacturing environment; at least 2 years of this experience should be in the areas of quality control and supplier quality.
• Working knowledge of inspection tools and protocols
• Working knowledge of Quality Management core tools
• Ability to read blueprints, familiarity with GD&T, ability to create bubble drawings.
• Experience with CMM software preferred
• 2-year college degree or equivalent
• Quality Management System auditing experience
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong computer/technical skills
• Knowledge of ISO-9001, QS-9000, IATF 16949 or related standards
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Attention to detail and deadline oriented
• Excellent organization and time management skills

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