Supplier Quality Inspector

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate supply chain disruption response activities to minimize operational impacts and maintain continuity of supply.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including procurement, logistics, manufacturing, engineering, and operations to address supplier and material shortages.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify high-risk situations before they impact production or service levels.
• Conduct root cause investigations to identify drivers of supply chain disruptions and implement corrective actions.
• Facilitate communication between internal stakeholders and external suppliers during critical supply events.
• Create and maintain escalation plans, recovery actions, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Apply continuous improvement and lean principles to strengthen supply chain performance and reduce recurring issues.
• Create and present status reports, action plans, and executive summaries to support decision-making.
• Support supplier performance improvement initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders to drive long-term solutions.
• Contribute to the development of team processes, best practices, and crisis response methodologies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, supplier development, supplier quality, procurement, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing supply chain disruptions, supplier performance issues, or material shortages in a production environment.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence principles.
• Ability to prioritize multiple issues simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present information clearly to both technical and business audiences.
• Experience working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Customer-focused mindset with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed, including short-notice travel when business conditions require.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting complex manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Background in supplier development, supplier quality, or supplier performance management.
• Experience leading crisis management, recovery planning, or risk mitigation initiatives.
• Advanced analytical and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a similar industry.

Skills

• Supply chain management.
• Supplier quality assurance.
• Problem-solving.
• Root cause analysis.
• Continuous improvement.
• Communication skills.
• Collaboration.
• Customer service.
• Travel.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Direct deposit.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Health/Medical benefits.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Discounts to major certification programs.
• Access to multiple technical training platforms and programs.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program.
• Other discounts.
• On-demand training program.
• Access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars.
• Certification discounts and other perks to associations like CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants.
• Certified Career Coach.

Pay

• Competitive pay rates.

Schedule

• First shift Monday-Friday.