Supplier Quality Administration

Bard Manufacturing Company, Inc., a leading manufacturer of commercial heating and air conditioning systems, has an opening for a Supplier Quality Administration at our corporate office in Bryan, OH.

For over 100 years, Bard Manufacturing Company has been a family owned and operated company, leading the HVAC industry in the modular, classroom, equipment shelter, and other light commercial markets. With production facilities in Ohio, Georgia, and Mexico, we service our customers both nationwide and internationally by designing and manufacturing cutting-edge engineered products.

Scope and Responsibilities:

The Supplier Quality Administration is responsible for assessing and handling supplier quality issues and supporting the continual evaluation and assessment of raw material and MRO suppliers.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Distribute non-conforming material reports to suppliers and follow through to completion
• Execute the requirements of the Supplier Quality Management Program
• Create and distribute supplier scorecards per program guidelines
• Communicate with suppliers regularly to address any concerns and foster an environment that facilitates continual improvement in working relationships
• Conduct supplier quality control audits on a regular basis to ensure suppliers remain in compliance with company and federal manufacturing and production standards
• Perform Supplier Approval Process for new suppliers
• Maintain the Approved Supplier List
• Maintain supplier compliance with established quality, environmental, and compliance requirements
• Work with numerous cross-functional team members to support product development, supplier quality, projects, and continuous improvements
• Support purchasing strategies to achieve Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) performance objectives to improve operational profitability
• Carry out advanced data collection and analysis for improvement
• Ensure the development and achievement of quality objectives commensurate with Bard’s quality policy, which assures continued ISO certification
• Responsible for researching, recommending, planning and implementing system and process improvements
• Work on multiple assignments that are complex in nature where judgement is required in resolving problems
• Ability to learn and understand technical details as they relate to different materials utilized in the construction of Bard products
• Design, create and manipulate presentations, spreadsheets, reports, documents, communication, and other material as needed
• All other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and abilities:

• Associate Degree in business, Engineering, or related field
• 3-5 years of quality-related work experience
• Claim handling process, handling nonconformities, root cause analysis & toolbox (4-steps, 8D, Pareto Analysis, check-sheets, cause & effect, diagram, graphs, 5-why analysis)
• Change products & process (PFMEA, CP, MSA, SPC, Capability Study, Manufacturing Process)
• Handling waivers and concessions process.
• QMS & QMS processes and manufacturing processes.
• SAP QM Module, SAO, SIR and Measurement equipment
• Gage calibration, GD&T and Specific Calibration software
• Knowledge with continuous improvement, six sigma, lean a plus, but not required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Attention to detail a must.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Bard Manufacturing Company offers a competitive salary and benefits structure, including (but not limited to) medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), vacation, paid holidays, free gym memberships for employees, and tuition reimbursement. As well as access to Everside Health Clinic at no cost to employees and covered family members.

Equal Opportunity Employer

From: Bard Manufacturing