Supplier Quality Manager

Job DescriptionOverview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Supplier Quality Manager? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the Panasonic Energy team today!

Responsibilities

Meet the Recruiter: Will Downey

Shift:

Monday-Friday

Department:

Quality

Job Summary:

The Supplier Quality Manager will lead end to end supplier quality management and manage all supplier quality relationships to ensure that all materials receipt from suppliers meet the required standard.

Essential Duties:

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• Partner with Procurement to develop and manage Quality Agreements with supplier agreements.

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• Be responsible for Supplier assessment, approval & compliance which includes supplier audits, and remediation plans as necessary

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• Responsible for regulatory compliance audits of suppliers to ensure that the suppliers are following ISO standards.

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• Responsible for processing all change controls and deviations from suppliers in scope as per the current procedures.

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• Responsible for reviewing regulatory and technical information from suppliers as required ensuring regulatory compliance.

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• Participate in the development of internal Supplier Quality processes to ensure they meet the requirements of the ISO Quality Standard.

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• Set up quality goals and monitor failure rate in suppliers, drive supplier to produce high quality parts consistently, with improvement in yields quarter to quarter.

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• Anticipate potential problems, identify the root cause, and resolves performance issues and problems with cross function team in production period that affect the reliability, manufacturability, or availability of components.

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• Enforce 8D actions and hold suppliers accountable to timelines.

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• Work with commodity management team to understand and highlight areas where quality and process within a specific supplier can be improved to reduce cost.

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• Collaborate with Materials Engineering team for qualification of second or multiple sources. Review and approve request of engineering or production changes.

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• Implement plan IQC for all critical raw materials and collaborate with procurement to negotiate "Samples In Advance"

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• Develop supplier quality team and lead the team to improve quality of PECNA products. Drive into Sub-tier suppliers for quality review and corrective actions when necessary and needed.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

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The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or

Education:

• Basic/Required: BSc/MSc in Sciences especially Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences and other related disciplines.

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Essential Qualifications:

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• Minimum of 5 years' experience in supplier quality, validation and/or technical quality management

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• Certified quality auditor,

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• Knowledgeable and with rich experience in manufacturing process (GMP, etc.), Quality performance management, Quality issue handling, etc.

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• Strong ability to lead supplier qualification and process validation, supplier development and new project launch, trouble shooting and quality improvement.

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• Solid understanding on quality tools such as statistical process control, Six Sigma and Lean tools such as Pareto charts/8D problem solving, FMEA, IQC, FAI (first article inspection), Cpk (statistical process capability), PAP, etc.

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• Experienced in implementing processes to control and monitor supplier quality from qualification stage to mass production.

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• Good influencing and negotiating skills to ensure implementation of appropriate standards, specifications, and agreements.

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• Good verbal and written communications skills to ensure effective relay of issues, risks and opportunities so that these are well understood by all parties and that effective actions are put in place.

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• Partner with R&D on new raw material development or on developments with EV technology

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• Knowledge of quality tools such as non-conformance management, risk mitigation, PDCA or root cause analysis

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Physical Demands:

Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

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• Sit: 40%

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• Walk: 30%

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• Stand: 20%

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• Lift: 10%

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Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

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• Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional

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• Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional

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• Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional

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• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required

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Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

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• Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance

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• Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month

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• Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment

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• Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition

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• Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning

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• Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program

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• programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging

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• Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization

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• Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events

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• Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.

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• Shuttle rides to and from work!

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Where You'll Be:

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

Who We Are:

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.

Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.

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