Supplier Quality Supervisor
About the role
The Supplier Quality Supervisor is responsible for the leadership and development of a dedicated supplier quality team that ensures the quality and reliability of products received from suppliers. This role involves developing and implementing quality assurance strategies with a strong emphasis on supplier development by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance and mitigate risks.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality professionals, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Identify training needs and facilitate skill development opportunities to enhance team capabilities.
- Assess and qualify new suppliers based on quality standards and company requirements.
- Conduct regular supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory standards.
- Develop and monitor supplier performance metrics and address non-conformances promptly.
- Develop and implement quality control processes for incoming parts and materials.
- Led initiatives to identify root causes of quality issues and implement corrective and preventative action (SCAR).
- Work closely with Procurement, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure alignment on quality expectations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier and internal stakeholders to resolve quality issues effectively.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement by implementing best practices in supplier quality management.
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions for suppliers and internal teams on quality standards and methodologies.
- Maintain accurate records of supplier quality audits, assessments, and corrective actions.
- Prepare reports and presentations for management on supplier quality performance and improvement initiatives.
- Identify quality risks in the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Work collaboratively with suppliers to ensure compliance to customer requirements, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and Excellerate procedures.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a business or engineering discipline is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years related industry experience. or An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.
- Travel: 5-10% depending on company needs.
- Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree in a business or engineering discipline.
- A minimum of 5 years related industry experience.
Skills
Desired skills include:
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Proven experience in supplier evaluation and performance management.
- Ability to drive continuous improvement and implement best practices.
- Knowledge of quality control processes and corrective and preventative action (SCAR).
- Experience working with cross-functional teams.
Benefits
FTI offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive, merit-based compensation.
- Career path development.
- A flexible and robust benefits package.
Pay
Details on pay will be provided during the interview process.
Schedule
This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.
Company Information
FTI is a leader in construction, engineering, manufacturing, and renewable energy. As one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, FTI focuses on the mind/body/soul of team members through its Culture of Care. FTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.