First-Line Supplier Quality Manager

at  Boeing

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a First-Line Supplier Quality Manager (Level K) to support our Supplier Quality Team in Everett or Renton, Washington.
This position will manage the Supplier Quality In Service and Component Reliability Investigation teams. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated and is looking for a development opportunity. The preferred candidate will be able to develop and present information to suppliers, employees, and executives.
We are committed to providing our team equal opportunity for growth in a stable work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity, innovation, and diversity, as this drives a positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Above all, employees will be provided the opportunity to seek, speak, and listen within the organization, and they are encouraged to share externally with each Boeing customer to build balanced work relationships.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• 3+ years of experience in leadership, either formal or informal, leading teams in a cross-functional environment
• 3+ years of experience with team building, developing and motivating employees
• 3+ years of experience working with and supporting Quality Management System (QMS).
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Lync.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• 3+ years of experience working in Quality, Supplier Quality or Supplier Management
• Experience creating and delivering presentations
• High proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Experience working with collective bargaining agreements and/or a union-represented workforce

• Manages employees performing supplier quality activities to ensure that suppliers’ production and quality systems, special processes, products and services meet purchase contract requirements and applicable regulatory agency and government regulations.
• Develops and executes business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies to improve supplier performance.
• Provides education and coaching on the Quality System.
• Acquires and manages resources and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers and direct reports.
• Manages, develops and motivates employees.