Manager, Supplier Quality

Job Description

The Manager, Supplier Quality oversees all Supplier Quality related activities in support of Rheem business requirements. Will ensure conformance to Rheem and regulatory requirements for all purchased systems and components. Partners with the Supply chain to strengthen represented Rheem America's brands through continuous improvement efforts and prevention efforts.

This position will serve Rheem Enterprise Division and will be located in Atlanta, GA, Montgomery, AL or Forth Smith, AR (Onsite) .

Responsibilities

• Works in cross functional operational teams to identify and develop mitigation strategies to proactively improve incoming quality from Supplier Partners.
• Responsible for all Rheem owned tooling in alignment with procurement category structure, including design involvement, tool repair, purchase of new & replacement tools, and tool management process tracking.
• Enforces supplier quality manual requirements and supports continuous improvement.
• Leads, develops, and sets goals for Supplier Quality Engineers in support of Supplier Quality.
• Coordinates and performs new supplier qualification and periodic onsite quality system surveillance audits for division supply base.
• Participates as Supplier Quality Representative on cross-functional product core teams.
• Coordinates the initiation, review, and approval of production part approval process (PPAP) packages and data for purchased parts Interfaces cross functionally, across plants, and with supplier representatives regarding identified product quality issues and associated supplier corrective actions.
• Leads or participates in problem-solving as it relates to supplier product quality issues.
• Supports, as appropriate, the processes of Supplier Risk Management.
• Coordinates and provides training on quality systems and tools internally and externally to the division supply base, as necessary.
• Support other corporate quality strategies and initiatives as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree Quality, Engineering, Industrial or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in quality
• Experience managing and leading a team
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others is a matrix team environment.
• Strong ability to build relationships with internal teams (e.g., Operations, Quality, Engineering, and other business teams)
• Great presentation and communication skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally; targeted at 50% travel
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled in precision measurement techniques and use of standard metrology best practices.
• Six Sigma Blackbelt and/or Shainin Red X Journeyman certification
• Capable of accurately interpreting dimensioning and geometric tolerancing.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Certified ISO/TS Lead Auditor
• Certified in Lean Manufacturing
• In-depth experience in tool design, low-cost tooling, injection mold tooling, jigs, and fixtures
• Practical working experience with statistical software Minitab
• Thorough, detailed analysis and understanding of tool needs and programs.
• Bi-Lingual (English, Spanish)
  
  

About Us

At Rheem, we are dedicated to bringing comfort to people’s lives. As a leading global manufacturer of heating, cooling and water heating equipment, we are innovating all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. It is an exciting challenge that requires a team of talented, passionate people with a diverse set of skills. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem, and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.

Our Behavior Based Values Set Us Apart

• Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
• Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
• Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
• Acting with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability
  
  

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.

Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.