Supplier Quality Manager

Job Description

Supplier Quality ManagerWolverhamptonManufacturingTo £53,000 + packageAre you a Supplier Quality Manager confident in establishing, maintaining and executing the supplier quality system, governing supplier selection, supplier qualification and supplier metrics You will drive continuous design and process related improvements with externally sourced suppliers, implement processes for identifying suppliers for strategic development and develop a system for the continuous development of suppliers.Key responsibilities for this Supplier Quality Manager role will include;To ensure new factored products follow appropriate approval processesTo define and maintain inspection standards and schedules for all factored productProviding feedback and manage issues with suppliers & colleagues to a conclusion that protects customer and working with Purchase Dept to recover costs where possibleManaging supplier improvement process by using direct contact and EMEA Asia Sourcing OfficeEnsuring that all quality activity is monitored and co-ordinated in an effective mannerTaking active involvement in NPI process to ensure lessons learned from previous launches are built on and that gateway process is correctly adhered toReporting on supplier performance and drive structured improvement activityTo develop and maintain quality management system for all overseas factored productActively support NPI process from a quality perspective on all factored productHold regular structured reviews on quality performance and improvement with key suppliers and colleagues alikeTo manage all supplier concerns and returns in a timely, cost-controlled mannerRecover consequential costs eg: inspection, site work from the supplier of a poor quality productReport on a routine basis performance trends (KPIs) and areas for improvement with key suppliersArrange and conduct supplier auditsDay to day of the management of the QA teams based at other sitesIn addition to a proven track record in driving improvement, extensive experience in dealing with an international supply base and extensive experience in dealing with certification bodies and maintaining ISO9001 accreditation, this Supplier Quality Manager role will also require;Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particular focus on working with international partnersCustomer FocusStructured Problem Solving (8D, 5 Why, Design of Experiments, etc.)Experience in creating and using PPAPsContinuous ImprovementPlanning and OrganisationDesign and development of inspection standards and proceduresInternal Auditor for ISO9001:2015Understanding of REACH and RoHS complianceAbility to gather, analyse and report on key Quality data/statisticsKnowledge of Microsoft packages; Outlook, Word, Excel (Pivot analysis, etc.), PowerPointData analysis drivenIf keen to learn more please dont hesitate to contact Grant Nisbet atYour CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.