Nemera

Pharmaceutical

SupplierQualityManager

$100–125k Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Supplier Quality Manager at Nemera. Skills: Supplier Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement. Plan, coordinate, and manage supplier evaluations. Schedule supplier audits”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure supplier qualification; Ensure routine supplier performance; Maintain continuous production; Maintain continuous distribution; Improve product quality; Reduce risks in supply chain; Minimize costs; Reduce internal failures; Reduce external failures

Industry & Context.

Pharmaceutical
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Up to 40% travel, Lift up to 40lbs, Stand and/or walk up to constantly

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science, 5+ years experience in Quality position, Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts, Intermediate statistical knowledge, Ability to regularly lift up to 40lbs, Ability to push and pull items, Ability to stand and/or walk up to constantly

Nice to Have

Experience in Medical Device industry, Formal Quality certification, Six-sigma black belt experience, 3+ years supervisory experience, Computer skills including Microsoft Office, SAP experience, Ability to work independently, Ability to understand and articulate role

What You'll Do.

and manage supplier evaluations

Schedule supplier audits

Interact with suppliers

Ensure mutual interpretation of requirements

Meet customer requirements and objectives

Evaluate compliance with specifications

Evaluate compliance with procedures

Evaluate compliance with standards

Support implementation of quality agreements

Manage quality agreements with suppliers

Evaluate supplier performance

Manage supplier performance

Identify continuous improvement projects

Complete continuous improvement projects

Utilize Six Sigma tools

Utilize Six Sigma methodologies

Assist Plant Quality Manager

Coordinate objectives throughout company

Execute objectives throughout company

Maximize product quality

Maximize operating system efficiency

Maximize operating system effectiveness

Identify system inefficiencies

Coordinate resolution of system inefficiencies

Reduce internal failures

Reduce external failures

Select sound problem-solving techniques

Solve problems effectively

Assess results for application

Assess results for validity

Assess results for conformance

Analyze supplier quality data

Analyze supplier performance metrics

Oversee Incoming Inspection process

Manage non-conformities related to supplied materials

Assist in maintaining ISO QMSR compliance

Assist in maintaining FDA QMSR compliance

Generate monthly reports

Provide monthly reports

Execute specific responsibilities within quality system

Support company policies

Maintain company policies

Suggest ways to improve efficiency

Suggest ways to improve safety

Perform other duties as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with procurement; Work with engineering; Work with manufacturing; Work with suppliers; Cooperation with other managers

Communication Scope

Intrapersonal communication

Process & Methodology

Project management, Audit scheduling

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