Job description

Job Summary

Investigate, analyze and resolve supplier quality problems by conducting audits, analyzing defect trends and leading continuous improvement projects. Position will require some travel (20-30% locally and to out of state suppliers for audits).

Core Responsibilities

• Work with Purchasing to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported, Supplier Scorecard, and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain and update critical supplier audit system and schedule.
• Conduct supplier audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor, communicate and improve key supply chain KPI's, including Supplier OTD (Past due), DPPM and waste.
• Establish specific short / long term supplier quality goals.
• Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers and customers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformances. Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) and Corrective Action and Preventative Action {CAPdJ.
• Work to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply.
• Develop long-term supplier relationships and generate and implement cost reduction ideas.
• Aide Production and New Products Teams in the evaluation and qualification of new supplier materials following a defined new product development process.
• Strategically lead supplier performance improvement projects in an effort to increase the supplier capability of consistently meeting Owens & Minor. Projects may include: process analysis, value stream mapping, process capability and throughput analysis, 6-Sigma, 5S and Kaizen events.
• Drive "Zero Defect" mentality within the supply base.
• Develop positive relationships and effective lines of communication with suppliers: Partnership-oriented arrangements.
• Help establish and deploy a Closed-Loop Quality Management Systems that integrates all process modules (Audit, Non-conformance tracking, CAPA and lastly Change Control) and ensures completion.
• Participate as a member of the Material Review Board to review and disposition
• Supplier related Nonconformance Material Reports as required.
• Participate as a member of the Quality Review Board to present the "Supplier
• Quality Pulse" to Management.
• Maintains all supplier files to O&M quality management system standards.
• Performs additional duties as directed.

Qualifying Experience

• Four (4) year BS Engineering Degree preferred but will consider experience in lieu of degree.
• 5 to 10 years' experience manufacturing and / Quality experience a strong plus
• Proficient in Microsoft.

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of QSR's, ISO 13485, GMP, and FDA regulations.
• Experience with FMEA, Control Plans, DOE, SPC, and related statistical tools.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and production equipment.
• Ability to write technical documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A working knowledge of quality improvement tools and techniques.
• Requires attention to detail and ability to execute to deadlines on multiple projects.
• 6-Sigma and/or Lean experience preferred (trained or certified)
• Working knowledge of SAP and or Oracle ERP platforms preferred but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• May I have your email address? What is the best time to call you?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supplier Quality Engineer: 5 years (Required)
• SAP: 3 years (Preferred)
• Supplier Audit: 5 years (Preferred)
• CAPA (Corrective Action Preventive Actions): 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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