What’s the job?

The Multi-Site Supplier Quality Manager is a direct report of the Siding Products Group Quality & Process Control Director and is a member of Staff.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the quality management of our suppliers to ensure that they meet or exceed our company's standards. This role requires a strong background in supplier quality management, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives. The Supplier Quality Manager will work closely with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and internal stakeholders to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and optimize supply chain performance. This role has responsibility to all of SPG sites to ensure that the suppliers and third-party manufacturers produce products that meet or exceed established quality specifications; partnering with plant Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and R&D as needed to identify and resolve supplier quality issues.  This position: participates in setting raw material specifications, conducting supplier audits, issuing, and managing Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and supplier performance metrics development and monitoring

Essential Functions:

Supplier Evaluation and Selection: Conduct thorough assessments of potential and existing suppliers to ensure they meet quality, capability, and compliance standards. Quality Audits and Assessments: Perform regular supplier audits and evaluations to verify adherence to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations. Quality Planning: Develop and manage quality plans in collaboration with suppliers, ensuring that products meet specifications and quality requirements. Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and addressing areas for improvement within the supplier base. Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to resolve quality issues. Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations into quality issues or defects, utilizing root cause analysis techniques to identify and address underlying problems. Performance Monitoring: Monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics, such as defect rates and on-time delivery, and report findings to internal stakeholders. Develop strategies to improve supplier performance. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier quality, including assessing potential impacts on production and product safety. Develop and implement contingency plans as needed. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including engineering, production, and procurement, to ensure alignment on quality requirements and supplier performance. Communication and Training: Facilitate clear communication between suppliers and internal departments. Provide training and support to suppliers to enhance their quality management processes.