Supplier Quality Manager

About the role

The Manager of Supplier Quality is responsible for leading regional supplier quality initiatives, ensuring the availability of qualified, high-performing suppliers across the organization. This role drives supplier qualification, performance management, and continuous improvement through structured audits, KPI monitoring, and corrective and preventive actions. This position plays a critical role in aligning supplier quality strategy with broader operational, project delivery, and sustainability objectives, while supporting cost optimization and long-term supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop regional supplier quality teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and quality standards
• Own supplier qualification and approval processes, including audits, certification compliance, and onboarding
• Drive preventive quality practices, including supplier development initiatives such as PFMEA and risk mitigation strategies
• Establish and manage supplier performance metrics; lead corrective actions and enforce supplier status decisions (approval, restriction, removal)
• Plan and coordinate inspections and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities at supplier facilities; communicate results to key stakeholders
• Partner with sourcing and operations teams to integrate quality requirements into procurement strategies and project schedules
• Represent quality in supplier meetings and project kick-offs, ensuring alignment and accountability
• Conduct process audits and data-driven evaluations to verify supplier capability and performance
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement across supplier quality processes and management systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in supplier or supply chain quality within industrial or manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional or international teams
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, including ISO standards, supplier audits, and lean methodologies
• Proven ability to drive supplier performance, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to operate in global, cross-cultural environments
• Fluent in English; additional languages preferred
• Willingness to travel internationally

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in industrial environments, including walking, standing, and occasional lifting
• Comfortable working in environments with variable noise levels
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Greater Harrisburg / York, PA Area. Reports to Head of Health, Safety & Quality.