Manager, Supplier Quality (Sustaining and Development)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a vision/strategy and sustain / implement a global S&D Supplier Quality Management organization and related systems/processes in collaboration with Supply Chain and Operations.
• Develop, monitor, and report status of related goals to upper Management.
• Provide leadership and direction to the S&D Supplier Quality team to proactively work in partnership with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve product/process quality and compliance.
• Maintain an effective supplier audit process focusing on manufacturing process, testing, quality process best practices and compliance to relevant standards.
• Develop, manage and maintain a supplier development process to ensure suppliers meet all applicable design and quality/compliance requirements as well as acceptable scores.
• Cook up and coordinate nonconformance and CAPA activities with suppliers while developing strong root cause capabilities.
• Implement, manage and maintain a risk based supplier corrective action process.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a supplier certification program to reduce/eliminate redundant in-house inspections.
• Cook up related system/process improvements with all relative stakeholders
• Coach and mentor the Supplier Quality team members.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required preferably in an Engineering or Science discipline
• 10 years experience in a medical device or similar regulated environment required
• 7 years of related supplier quality management experience required
• 3 years of supervisory experience required

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training

• Strong working knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulation, ISO 13485 and problem solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, Six Sigma, etc.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills

• Proficiency in the use of PC and programs, particularly Excel, Word (or equivalents if changed by the Company), PowerPoint, SAP or similar business software.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.

Language and Communication Skills

• Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above.
• Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management.
• Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)