Division Supplier Quality Programs Manager

About the role

The Supplier Quality Programs Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and governing a standardized Supplier Quality Management (SQM) operating model across all Advanced Optics sites. This role oversees the supplier quality strategy, framework, standards, metrics, and governance necessary to build a consistent, high-performing supplier quality program.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and governance of the Advanced Optics Supplier Quality Management program across all sites, establishing a standardized operating model for supplier quality processes, metrics, and performance management.
• Define and maintain enterprise supplier quality standards and processes, including supplier defect management, incoming inspection data requirements, corrective action expectations, escalation pathways, and reporting practices.
• Develop and sustain supplier quality KPIs, scorecards, and reporting mechanisms that provide clear visibility into supplier performance, quality trends, and business risk.
• Partner cross-functionally with Global Supply Management, Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Site Quality teams to drive supplier accountability, improve supplier capability, and reduce supplier-related quality issues.
• Lead the escalation and structured resolution of critical supplier quality issues, ensuring timely containment, effective corrective action, and appropriate leadership visibility.
• Analyze supplier quality performance across sites to identify systemic issues, standardization opportunities, and continuous improvement priorities.
• Support supplier qualification, audit, and development activities as needed to strengthen supplier performance and ensure alignment with quality system expectations.
• Develop and maintain the documentation, tools, and training materials required to sustain consistent execution of the supplier quality program across the division.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain, or a related technical or business field
• 7+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or related roles
• Prior program management or cross-functional leadership experience
• Strong expertise in supplier quality management within a manufacturing environment, including supplier corrective actions, incoming quality, defect management, and supplier performance monitoring
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and sustain standardized quality processes, metrics, and governance practices across multiple sites or functions
• Strong working knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective action methodologies, and effectiveness verification
• Proven ability to develop and use KPIs, scorecards, and reporting tools to monitor performance, identify trends, and support business decision-making
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess supplier quality risks and drive data-based improvement actions
• Effective cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, and Procurement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop process documentation, present performance results, and lead issue escalation discussions
• Working knowledge of quality management systems, audit practices, and quality standards applicable to a manufacturing environment
• Ability to lead change, drive standardization, and sustain adoption in a multi-site, matrixed organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain, or a related technical or business field
• 7+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or related roles
• Prior program management or cross-functional leadership experience
• Strong expertise in supplier quality management within a manufacturing environment, including supplier corrective actions, incoming quality, defect management, and supplier performance monitoring
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and sustain standardized quality processes, metrics, and governance practices across multiple sites or functions
• Strong working knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective action methodologies, and effectiveness verification
• Proven ability to develop and use KPIs, scorecards, and reporting tools to monitor performance, identify trends, and support business decision-making
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess supplier quality risks and drive data-based improvement actions
• Effective cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, and Procurement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop process documentation, present performance results, and lead issue escalation discussions
• Working knowledge of quality management systems, audit practices, and quality standards applicable to a manufacturing environment
• Ability to lead change, drive standardization, and sustain adoption in a multi-site, matrixed organization

Skills

• Supplier Quality Management
• Program Management
• Supplier Corrective Actions
• Incoming Quality
• Defect Management
• Supplier Performance Monitoring
• Evaluation and Improvement
• Supplier Development
• Quality Metrics and Reporting
• Root Cause Analysis
• Corrective Action Methodologies
• Business Decision-Making
• Process Documentation
• Issue Escalation Discussions
• Quality Management Systems
• Audit Practices
• Quality Standards

Benefits

Corning offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career
• Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, potentially reaching between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service
• Health and well-being benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions

Pay

$102,607.00 - $141,085.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Schedule

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.