Senior Manager - Supplier Quality at S&C Minimal Career Site

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

225644.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supplier Quality, Audits, Risk Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Cost of Poor Quality, Corrective Action, Leadership, Quality Assurance, Documentation, Data Analysis, Compliance, Six Sigma, ISO 9001, Production Part Approval Process, Quality Standards, Supplier Development

Industry

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

Hours: * 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) On-Site Compensation: At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $170,302 - $225,644. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria. Join Our Team as a Senior Manager - Supplier Quality ! The Senior Manager - Supplier Quality is responsible for ensuring that all suppliers meet or exceed the company’s quality standards through strategic audits, risk mitigation, and continuous supplier development. This role emphasizes proactive engagement with suppliers to ensure compliance, minimize risks, and ultimately ensure the quality of supplied components to S&C. The position also oversees the qualification and ongoing evaluation of suppliers to align with the company’s operational and commercial objectives. Essential Functions: * Supplier Audits & Qualification: Formulate and implement a comprehensive operational strategy to drive continuous quality improvement initiatives within the supplier quality function. Lead a team that conducts comprehensive audits and supplier qualification processes, ensuring compliance with quality standards and the prevention of defective component shipments from the supplier to S&C. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess supplier capabilities and align with company requirements. * COPQ: Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) Reduction: Take ownership of reducing the cost of poor quality (COPQ) by analyzing trends in supplier-reported issues, identifying root causes, and implementing preventative measures to ensure continuous improvement in product quality. * Production Part Approval Process (PPAP): Oversee the PPAP process to validate supplier-provided components meet specified requirements. Ensure that documentation, testing, and approvals are conducted thoroughly and accurately. * Risk Analysis and Mitigation: Perform supplier risk analysis by evaluating historical performance, process controls, and financial stability. Develop and execute mitigation strategies to minimize potential supply chain disruptions. * Corrective Action and Accountability: Lead the resolution of supplier-related quality issues through effective corrective action processes. Establish clear accountability frameworks to ensure sustained improvements and proactive prevention of non-confirming/defective components before receiving them. * Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert in Supplier Quality, staying abreast of industry best practices, standards, and technological advancements and ensuring the greater quality function is well-versed in the latest quality methodologies and tools, facilitating a high level of technical proficiency. * Continuous Improvement: Analyze quality feedback and metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Set team targets for various KPIs and collaborate with production groups to recommend quality targets. Implement a data-driven decision-making process to enhance overall product quality and operational efficiency. * QA System Support: Manage the meticulous documentation of quality processes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and internal and external compliance requirements. Provide strategic guidance for regular review and updates, incorporating changes in processes, standards, and best practices to maintain a compliant and dynamic quality management system. * Functional Leadership: Provide strong leadership and direction to managers and senior contributors, setting clear performance expectations, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Conduct regular performance assessments, provide constructive feedback, and facilitate career development opportunities to support individual growth and organizational succession planning. * Thought Leadership: Provide thought leadership and best-practice direction to the quality assurance team, ensuring the execution of quality goals that contribute towards the larger goals of S&C. * Compliance: Understand and comply with all applicable content standards, brand guidelines, company policies, and rules. Education: * Required * Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field. * Preferred * Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field. Certifications & Licenses: * Preferred * Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt * Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) / Certified Manager of Quality (CMQ) * ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Ready to make an impact and become an employee-owner? Apply now to join our inclusive and innovative team! Explore open positions. S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com [TAsupport@sandc.com]. No fixed deadline #LI-KD1 In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world. With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership. S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture. S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): * Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support) * Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic). In (Production Operations/QA) we are responsible for maintaining S&C's longstanding reputation for quality products. While constantly integrating the latest technology into S&C's processes and adhering to the highest standards of quality, our work solidifies the trust our customers have in S&C that our equipment will be integral to solving tomorrow's energy challenges. We strive for continuous improvement in everything we do, knowing that our work impacts our customers, out team members, and our world.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager - Supplier Quality is responsible for ensuring that all suppliers meet or exceed the company’s quality standards through strategic audits and continuous supplier development. This role emphasizes proactive engagement with suppliers to minimize risks and ensure the quality of supplied components.