Supplier Quality Supervisor

Role & responsibilities

Lead the SQE/ IQC team and ensure the team performance to meet the department goals

-Identify the strength & weakness of team members.

-Define the job responsibilities to the team.

- Plan the training programmes for the team as per requirement

Supplier Performance

-Implement rigorous qualification processes, ensuring that selected suppliers meet performance standards

-Build and nurture positive relations with suppliers driving performance improvements to ensure product quality.

-Track supplier KPIs and performance trends identifying areas for improvement. Outcomes to be evaluated through metrics such as supplier yield, field defect rate, supplier quality plan engagement/effectiveness & corrective and preventative action closure.

-Conduct regular supplier audits & closing of open points on time

Lead the SQE team to taken up the supplier complaints with respective suppliers.

-Ensure the on time closing of supplier concerns with 8D.

-Review the supplier 8D and ensure the CAPA is effective

- Conduct root cause analysis for recurring problems with supplier and implement targeted process improvement solutions that improve the quality.

Preferred candidate profile

• Experience in Supplier Quality department in manufacturing level.
• B.E Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
• 10 - 12 years of Industry experience with Strong technical background on Stamping, Moulding, plating, assembly. Preference: Connector manufacturing industries
• Substantial experience in supplier development. Experience dealing with suppliers.
• Experience in developing and implementing vendor qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) , Control plan etc.
• Good leadership skills
• Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings and related manufacturing processes
• Excellent computer skills Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, ERP Knowledge like QAD/Macola.
• Ability to travel towards vendor sites most of the time.
• Strong knowledge in Stamping, Plating & Molding operations & components
• Good knowledge in GD & T