Supplier, Quality Manager

Supplier, Quality Manager

About the Role

Mission: To lead supplier quality initiatives, establish supplier quality standards, and drive continuous improvement programs to support the manufacturing of trading card games and collectibles.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality initiatives including supplier audits, qualifications, incoming inspection, SCARs, supplier scorecards, and continuous improvement programs.
• Establish MPG's Receiving Inspection Department, including staffing, equipment, inspection procedures, and quality systems integration.
• Develop supplier quality standards, inspection criteria, sampling plans, and supplier performance metrics.
• Partner with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing to resolve supplier quality issues and improve supplier performance.
• Create Power BI dashboards, analyze supplier quality trends, and drive data-based decision making.
• Develop supplier onboarding processes, warranty programs, return material procedures, and Approved Supplier List (ASL) management.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and CAPA initiatives to reduce supplier defects, scrap, and rework.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field (master's preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, Incoming Inspection, or Supplier Development.
• Experience leading supplier audits, SCARs, CAPA investigations, and supplier quality improvement programs.
• Experience establishing or managing Receiving Inspection or Incoming Quality departments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards, quality systems, supplier management, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, Minitab, ERP systems, and quality analytics tools.
• Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, CQE, or CSQP certifications are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Dedicated to Quality and Safety: Build supplier quality systems that consistently deliver exceptional material quality while reducing risk across the supply chain.
• Challenging the Expected: Develop innovative supplier quality processes and receiving inspection programs that improve operational performance and supplier partnerships.
• Foster collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and long-term success.
• Integrity and Respect: Ensure supplier partnerships are built on accountability, transparency, compliance, and ethical business practices.
• Passion for Cards: Help ensure every material used in production meets the world-class quality standards expected for premium trading card manufacturing.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus eligibility + comprehensive benefits package including:

• 100% Employer-paid medical, dental base plan, vision, life/AD&D, and short-term and long-term disability, while subsidizing premiums for medical, dental, and vision for employee dependents
• 401(k) Plan with up to a 6% (dollar for dollar) Employer match
• Health Savings/Flexible Spending Account options
• Paid time off, including 10 company-paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive relocation package available for qualified candidates

Why Join MPG?

Mission: To be the world's leading manufacturer of trading card games and collectibles, offering exceptional quality, customer focus, and market agility.

Compensation: A highly competitive compensation "above the industry" commensurate with experience which includes an annual incentive bonus plan.

Company Culture: A supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.