Supplier Quality Manager

  • Navi Mumbai
  • Sulzer
Role & responsibilities: 1. Assessment of the (potential) capabilities of new and existing suppliers to meet (future) quality requirements, in all areas: Technical, manufacturing process organization and business processes, capacity, etc. 2. Manage the suppliers during the stages of development on quality related aspects, in close cooperation with Purchasing, who is final responsible for contracting the supplier 3. Structural and pro-active supplier improvements to meet SPIs continuously evolving quality requirements, based on quality planning 4. Manage the SPI internal organization to provide the appropriate pre-conditions for the suppliers to meet quality requirements, e.g. Technical Requirements Specifications, drawings, etc 5. Training and coaching of suppliers 6. Managing suppliers to prevent reoccurrence of non-conforming deliveries 7. Risk analysis and focused improvement projects at the supplier to minimize risk of non-conformance 8. Assess and release suppliers at relocations and product & process changes Lead as single window contact for suppliers during supply phase and in case any quality issues act independently to ensure production is well supported in Quality issues period by Sorting, taking corrective measures etc. Lead in problem identification and raising the SCAR to suppliers and working with suppliers for CAPA actions as well till closure

Preferred candidate profile: Expertise (e.g. professional, technical): In depth technical expertise in one or more technical process areas (castings, fabrications, machining etc.) and broad technical insight in other process areas ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Lead Auditor with experience in supplier qualification, audits and development In depth knowledge and experience of supplier quality tools and techniques (LEAN, RCA, GEMBA, MSA, etc.) Knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma preferred Being open to travel to various Supplier locations Ability to coach and manage suppliers Being able to communicate with Senior Management level of suppliers Education:

Level: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, production or related field. Certifications:

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Languages:

English mandatory, Hindi & any other language is a benefit. Soft skills:

Good and effective communication skills. ability to communicate in complex situations on all levels.