Proven leadership skills in supervising and training teams.
Experience in setting and executing strategic objectives.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing required.
Formal quality engineering training, including APQP and Statistical Process Control.
Strong communication abilities for interaction at all corporate levels.
Expertise in quality systems like ISO 9001 or IATF16949 and auditing.
Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T.
Responsibilities
Lead the development of strategic objectives to enhance supplier quality.
Monitor department progress and implement necessary changes.
Maintain and improve supplier non-conformance tracking systems.
Support New Product Development initiatives with proactive SQE involvement.
Select and develop suppliers to ensure consistent quality.
Monitor supplier performance and create corrective action plans as required.
Staff and develop department personnel while managing their performance.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical insurance options.
Dental and vision coverage available.
401(k) retirement plan offered.
Flexible time off policies including paid parental leave and vacation days.
Supportive work environment promoting professional growth and development.
Full Job Description
As a Manager of Supplier Quality you will manage a group of Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs), Analysts and/or Admins to proactively assure the quality of supplied components within that group's assigned commodities and responsibilities.
As a Manager of Supplier Quality, You Will:
Lead department in creating, developing and implementing strategic objectives and action plans to improve supplier quality performance and support overall company objectives. Coordinate and communicate plans with other departments such as Procurement, Operations, and Engineering to assure overall company supply chain objectives are met.
Monitor department progress in achieving objectives and plans. Develop and implement changes as needed to achieve objectives.
Assist in developing and maintaining department systems / processes. Key systems include; supplier non-conformance tracking (PPM rejects at Copeland plants), department Quality Management System (ISO policies and procedures), PPAP, deviation, and supplier audits.
Assure New Product Development (NPD) programs are properly supported by SQE. APQP principles should be proactively employed to assure suppliers are capable of producing parts consistently meeting all requirements.
Lead department in effectively selecting capable suppliers and developing suppliers as needed to assure quality parts.
Assure that supplier quality performance is monitored and, when needed, that action plans are developed and implemented to correct quality issues. Assure supplier system audits and process audits are performed as needed.
Staff department with qualified personnel. Develop personnel through monitoring their performance, mentoring, coaching, and providing training as needed. Adhere to all Copeland Human Resource requirements for Managers.
Assist employees with establishing their annual objectives and assure the objectives support overall department and company objectives. Evaluate employee job performance and attainment of objectives per Human Resources process.
Develop annual budget for the group. Monitor budget and group's spending. Make spending or budget adjustments as needed to achieve budget objectives.
Function as the Commodity SQE for specific commodity assignments.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
Experience and proficiency with leading, supervising, and training others.
Experience with developing and executing strategic objectives and setting goals for others.
Bachelors Degree in Engineering / Manufacturing (or equivalent work experience)
Quality engineering experience including formal training in: APQP; Flow Charting, Control plans, PFMEA, Statistical Process Control, Measurement System Analysis (Gage R&R)
Written and verbal communication and leadership thru all levels of a global corporation. Preparing slides for communication to leadership.
Problem Solving, Corrective Action, Process Improvement Techniques, Quality Auditing; Quality Systems; ISO 9001 and/or IATF16949
Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications including GD&T.
Computers and software as relates to business and quality needs.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
Masters Degree in Engineering or MBA
Materials Engineering knowledge is a plus
Certifications in ASQ (CQA, CQE, CSQP), Certified 6 Sigma Green Belt or Equivalent
Balance and understand various needs of stakeholders (Operations, Procurement, Product Engineering, suppliers), adapt decision making process to the situation and collaborate towards a common goal.
Collect and use data to make decisions and drive results. Plan and align your work towards strategic and tactical goals. Provide clear and concise updates to our internal Project Management Organization.
Advanced statistics, problem solving, and process improvement techniques.
This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.
Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area
Our facility is located in Sidney, OH, conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton, Troy, and Columbus. The area's generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.
About Our Location
Our newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for our HVACR Americas business unit. Through our many years of compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to refrigeration, commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location. Learn more about us!
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That's why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future-for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity - and the power - to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
