Southern Company

Supplier Quality Supervisor - Manufacturing Oversight (ATL or BHM)

Southern Company • $80K — $95K *
Birmingham, AL 35242In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical degree required.
  • 4+ years of experience in supplier quality or manufacturing role required.
  • Experience in managing or supervising employees preferred.
  • Experience interfacing with customers and suppliers.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Supplier Quality initiatives to enhance quality through collaboration.
  • Mentor Supplier Quality team during surveillances and inspections.
  • Develop proactive Project Quality Surveillance Plans for capital projects.
  • Monitor supplier performance and foster partnerships for improvement.
  • Conduct inspections on various power delivery and generation equipment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available.
  • Opportunity for field and office work.
  • Potential for up to 50% travel, both domestic and international.
Full Job Description
Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Supplier Quality team maintains expertise in electrical and mechanical manufacturing, welding, coating, surveillance and inspection, and the practical use of quality systems. As the Supplier Quality Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading and conducting the Supplier Quality shop surveillance program for Technical Shared Services (TSS). This includes providing vision, strategic planning, and implementation of Supplier Quality policies, standards, and procedures. This position will support ongoing and future projects including Combined and Simple Cycle, Solar, Battery Storage, and Hydo Power projects. Additionally, the Supplier Quality Supervisor will support Transmission's Power Delivery Grid Modernization/Hardening and the included material and equipment.

In this role you will interface with customers, suppliers, and management to ensure the quality of materials and their adherence to Southern Company specifications. This includes visiting suppliers, tracking customer issues, ensuring compliance to corrective actions, and performing surveillances and inspections. You will also be the focal point for communicating supplier corrective actions back to Engineering and Procurement teams.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Lead Supplier Quality using a proactive approach to improving quality through cross functional teams.
  • Provide leadership and mentor Supplier Quality engineers and coordinators as they perform shop surveillances and inspections.
  • Ensure major capital projects have proactive Project Quality Surveillance Plans (PQSPs) that track major equipment surveillance status during project execution.
  • Monitor supplier quality performance and form partnerships to drive continuous improvement.
  • Respond to quality issues and communicate with external suppliers and internal customers.
  • Manage the maintenance of the Supplier Database. Evaluate risk and provide recommendations to internal customers on potential suppliers prior to award.
  • Oversee the Supplier Quality team's participation in continual education efforts.
  • Conduct capability assessments and process validations to support supplier selection activities.
  • Interface with Engineering and Procurement to ensure suppliers meet Southern Company quality standards.
  • Track supplier quality concerns from internal customers and conduct follow-through for timely resolutions.
  • Perform inspections and determine acceptability of various equipment and material such as transmission line and substation products (poles, hardware, conductor, etc.), structural steel, transformers, Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs), steam turbines, hydro turbines, gas turbines, fans, motors and pumps, and various other power delivery and generation equipment.
  • Review suppliers' Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
  • Hire and manage 3rd party inspectors to conduct inspections at supplier facilities.
  • Review Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions for defective materials and make recommendations as needed.
  • Analyze non-conformance trends to evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions.


POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
  • BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related 4-year technical degree is required.


Experience & Skills:
  • Experience in manufacturing and/or fabricating required.
  • 4+ years of experience working directly in a supplier quality or manufacturing role is required.
  • Experience directly or indirectly managing/supervising employees is strongly preferred.
  • Experience interfacing with customers and suppliers.
  • Experience developing and delivering presentations to management.
  • Skilled in MS Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.


Additional Requirements:
  • Maintain adherence to all safety guidelines.
  • Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work in a team environment, establishing partnerships both internally and externally.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to pivot direction with changing customer needs.


BENEFITS
  • To review a list of our comprehensive benefits, please review this link: https://www.southerncompany.com/content/dam/southerncompany/sustainability/pdfs/total-rewards-benefits-overview.pdf.


WORK LOCATION & TRAVEL
  • This position will be in either Birmingham, AL or Atlanta, GA
  • This position will require a mix of field and office work.
  • Field work can include site visits to suppliers' shops and various work locations.
  • Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time, including domestic and international.
  • If you love travel and manufacturing this could be a great career for you.


***Please submit an updated resume with your application***

About the Team

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About Southern Company

With 4.4 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company is the premier energy company serving the Southeast. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are significantly below the national average. Southern Company has been listed the top ranking U.S. electric service provider in customer satisfaction for nine consecutive years by the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

Southern Company Careers

Join the dynamic team at Southern Company, a leader in energy innovation and a champion of sustainable practices. As one of the most respected companies in the energy sector, Southern Company offers unparalleled job opportunities that promise not only professional growth but also a commitment to diversity and leadership development.

Work You’ll Do

At Southern Company, we are not just about power generation; we are about empowering our team to innovate and lead the industry. By joining our team, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the field, using your skills to solve complex problems and drive meaningful change.

Explore a World of Opportunities

Whether you are looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Southern Company has a place for you. Our wide range of employment options ensures that every team member can find a path that best suits their career ambitions and skills.

Innovate and Lead

Southern Company is at the forefront of technological innovation in the energy sector. Our team members are encouraged to lead projects and initiatives that push the boundaries of what is possible in energy production and management.

Grow and Develop

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through targeted diversity training, leadership workshops, and continuous professional development. Career growth at Southern Company is not just a possibility—it is an expectation.

Be Part of Our Culture

Southern Company’s culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and inclusion. We celebrate diversity and believe that it drives innovation. Our team is our family, and we support each other in achieving personal and professional goals.

Benefits That Go Beyond

Choosing a career at Southern Company means enjoying a range of benefits designed to enrich your life and support your lifestyle. From health and wellness programs to retirement plans, we ensure our team members are taken care of.

Join Our Team

Ready to power up your career? Explore the job opportunities at Southern Company today. We are actively hiring and looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven individuals. Enhance your skills, join a community of innovators, and work towards a sustainable future.

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Learn more about Southern Company
Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$77.6 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1912
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$20.3 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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