central wisconsin ASQ

ASQ Section 1218

 
  Job Opportunities
Quality Engineer
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Manager Supplier Quality & Productivity
Summary: To design, lead and manage supplier quality and productivity efforts and to ensure conformance with standards and product requirements. Evaluates recurring non-conformances to prevent repeat occurrences and lead performance improvements. Develop a proactive, disciplined approach to addressing product quality issues and managing product knowledge.

Job Functions:
• Manage the measurement and assessment of supplier quality metrics using a variety of analytical tools and methods to validate supplier conformance with standards and project requirements.
• Proactively identify supplier quality performance risks and opportunities throughout project execution and influence responsive strategies. Drive alignment of supplier quality activities with the production processes for enhanced efficiencies and costs.
• Establish processes for supplier qualification. Lead teams for supplier evaluation and approvals.
• Maintain visibility of supplier performance through regular reporting and evaluation of key performance indicators and progress on process improvements.
• Manage the supplier quality and productivity staff (including subcontracted resources) with responsibility for effective resource planning, recruitment, deployment, development and performance management. Responsible for establishment and management of the function’s budget and general administrative responsibilities.

Job Requirements :
• 8-10 years experience in systems/process improvement, quality, supply chain and or/production in the food, beverage or allied industries.
• B.S. Degree in chemical engineering desired.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in roles involving QA / QC, supply management, and/or leading manufacturing activities. Broad knowledge of engineering, manufacturing, procurement and logistics functions.
• Strong commercial skills, with proactive focus on risk and opportunity management.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving competencies utilizing a variety of analytical tools and methods specifically focused on measurement of supplier performance.

For more information please contact Frank Bishop at fb@frankbishop.org


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