What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Manager position at General Fasteners Company?
Supplier Quality Manager
Reports To: Manager - Quality Assurance
Work Location: Madison Heights and Livonia
GFC is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to manage the daily operations of supplier quality which includes directing the activities of the quality engineer and working with new and existing suppliers to improve quality processes and supports all quality efforts required to attain and maintain quality records and quality standards expected by GFC and its customers. With over 100,000 SKUs, General Fasteners Company (GFC) is a full-service distributor for a wide range of Fastener and Assembly Components in over 40 product categories. We excel at providing great products, superior client service, customized Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs, product testing, and engineering solutions for our valued clients. We work with over 800 suppliers from around the globe to offer clients a one-stop-shop for all their assembly component needs.
If your experience aligns with the qualifications below and you are eager to take the lead and make an impact right away, then click Apply now! Interviews are being scheduled now.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage and assess department personnel; mentor and train to improve department skills
- Schedule, coordinate, and conduct audits at supplier facilities
- Assist with APQP activities
- Manage and coordinate problem-solving activities to resolve supplier performance issues
- Participate in continuous improvement activities
- Collect, analyze, and report data pertaining to supplier performance and other quality information
- Ensure timely and effective closure of corrective action requests
- Provide technical support to internal and external personnel
- Verify product quality concerns identified by inspection technicians
Qualifications include:
- At least 2 years' experience in Quality Assurance
- Experience auditing of Quality Management Systems
- Knowledgeable in QMS requirements, i.e., ISO, TS
- Understands APQP process and documentation
- Expertise in root cause analysis and corrective action plans
- Supervisory experience; able to mentor, train, and motivate others
- Able to communicate at all levels of the organization
- Able to build strong relationships
- Acts with integrity
- Expertise in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills including verbal, written
- Excellent skills in negotiations and ability to influence
- College degree preferred but not required
WHY JOIN GENERAL FASTENERS? Stable, privately owned company with more than 65 years as a full-service distributor of Fasteners and Assembly Components Opportunity for professional growth within the company, Competitive compensation, generous benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company match, Life, Disability, FSA, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Employee Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Program, and more! Visit our website to learn more about GFC! Must be authorized to work in the United States.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the Company. General Fasteners Company is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
