Come join a team where People make the difference!  As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

About The Job

Though you may not know us by name, you’ve most likely enjoyed meals and refreshments supported by our industry-leading brand portfolio. For decades, we’ve designed and manufactured foodservice equipment for some of the world’s biggest, most recognized consumer brands. We are driven to innovate with a clear purpose in mind: revolutionizing the future of foodservice, nourishing the people and communities we serve.

As a Supplier Quality Manager you will oversee Supply base Quality management ensuring external suppliers are qualified, purchased products and services meet specifications, regulations, and quality standards. In this role, you will have direct reports and will work directly with the plant manufacturing, quality, and production control teams driving plant containments, fast response to supplier issues, managing supplier corrective action response to issues at plant, supporting change management, and driving communication to our supplier quality engineering teams supporting quality and program management for production builds.

What You’ll Do

Develop, implement, and maintain methods of tracking supplier quality performance to drive improvement.  

Develop and lead the Supplier qualification, development, and performance management process.

Manage RMA process, onsite rework, and containments to ensure no nonconforming parts reach the manufacturing line.

Implement all relevant procedures described in the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance to satisfy all customer requirements and audits.

Management of the Supplier Quality Engineers for fast response to customer complaints putting in containment actions, full analysis, poka-yokes (error proofing), and implementing short term and long-term countermeasures.

Identify opportunities to qualify products and processes efficiently and effectively, constantly looking for improvements by driving projects or kaizen events to improve quality metrics.

Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise others of any impact.

Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports.

Stay current on developments in industrial quality standards, regulations, and new supplier quality technologies and methodologies.

Provide hands on support to manufacturing departments.

Who You Are

Talent Developer: Effectively recruits, hires, and develops talent.

Trusted Partner: Creates value-add relationships with stakeholders as well as a culture of accountability among colleagues.

Optimizer: Finds ways to continuously improve processes, methods and team performance

Portfolio Manager: Optimizes selling time and results by effectively managing one's portfolio assets.

Skills/Experience We’re Looking For

Strong knowledge of Metrology, Inspection Methods, and Equipment.

Strong analytical, problem solving, delegation, and conflict resolution skills.

Broad knowledge of theory and principles of statistics and statistical process control.

Strong knowledge and application of lean principles.

Understanding of ISO9001 quality systems and requirements.

Knowledge of APQP methodology required, including PPAP, FMEA, GR&R (Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility), Process Validation, and Control Plans.

Experience in conducting risk assessments and applying a risk-based approach to production and processes.

Required Qualifications

BS in Engineering or a related field required; advanced degree or professional manufacturing certification(s) is a plus.

5+ years quality leadership experience in a manufacturing organization.

Certification by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) as a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) is desired.

Six Sigma black belt or green belt certification a plus

Benefits

We support your well-being with comprehensive and easy-to-use benefits that you’ll be eligible to enroll in on your first day of employment. Here are some of the highlights:
 

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug insurance plans

Access to a Health Advocate who is an expert in Marmon’s health plan and can help you select the best health benefits for you and your family

Tax advantaged spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses

Wellness programs and resources including Telehealth, Mental Health, Fitness, and Family Planning

Generous paid time off for personal use, holidays, and parental leave

Company-sponsored life insurance

401(k) with fully vested company match; Marmon may also make an additional annual discretionary contribution to your account, whether or not you contribute on your own

Financial and retirement advising

About Marmon Holdings

Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, comprises 11 groups and more than 100 autonomous businesses with total annual revenue of $10 billion. Marmon’s 28,000-plus team members are celebrating the company's 70th anniversary in 2023 and helping write the next chapter of Marmon's story.
 

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.