Remote role with up to 50% Travel

The Supplier Quality Manager will lead supplier quality management across all Siding Products Group (SPG) sites, ensuring suppliers and third-party manufacturers consistently meet or exceed quality standards. Reporting to the Quality Director, this role is responsible for driving continuous improvement in supplier quality, reducing defects, and optimizing supply chain performance. Strong expertise in chemical raw materials is essential, as this position plays a key role in setting material specifications and resolving quality issues.

This role involves conducting supplier audits, managing corrective actions (SCARs), and developing supplier performance metrics. The Supplier Quality Manager will collaborate closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and R&D to enhance product quality and ensure seamless integration of raw materials into production. The ideal candidate has a strong background in supplier quality management, a sharp attention to detail, and the ability to influence and drive improvements across a diverse supplier network.

Essential Functions:

Supplier Evaluation and Selection: Conduct thorough assessments of potential and existing suppliers to ensure they meet quality, capability, and compliance standards. Quality Audits and Assessments: Perform regular supplier audits and evaluations to verify adherence to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations. Quality Planning: Develop and manage quality plans in collaboration with suppliers, ensuring that products meet specifications and quality requirements. Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and addressing areas for improvement within the supplier base. Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to resolve quality issues. Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations into quality issues or defects, utilizing root cause analysis techniques to identify and address underlying problems. Performance Monitoring: Monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics, such as defect rates and on-time delivery, and report findings to internal stakeholders. Develop strategies to improve supplier performance. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier quality, including assessing potential impacts on production and product safety. Develop and implement contingency plans as needed. Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including engineering, production, and procurement, to ensure alignment on quality requirements and supplier performance. Communication and Training: Facilitate clear communication between suppliers and internal departments. Provide training and support to suppliers to enhance their quality management processes.