Supplier Quality Manager

Supplier Quality Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Front Line Leader (Level K) to join our Supplier Quality Team in Puget Sound. 

  

We are looking for energetic and proactive Front Line Leader to join our team. This role demand a critical thinker with strong business acumen to lead a team of Supplier Notification of Nonconformance teammates. The individual should possess the ability to work well across diverse groups and effectively collaborate across organizational boundaries. The candidate will exhibit resilience and tenacity in implementing improvements in an established and regulated production and quality system.

Must be able to travel between locations as needed.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a diverse team of employees responsible for Processing of Supplier Nonconformance Notifications (SNN). Reviewing and classifying notifications to ensure they are ready for processing; dispositioning and approving nonconformance records

• Develop and implement effective business plans, policies, and procedures aimed at enhancing performance and quality outcomes

• Create and execute organizational and technical strategies that promote continuous improvement and operational excellence

• Provide education and coaching on the Quality System, empowering team members to understand and uphold quality standards

• Acquire and manage resources efficiently, leading initiatives that drive process improvements and optimize performance

• Build and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers, and direct reports to foster collaboration and success

• Inspire, develop, and motivate employees, cultivating a high-performance culture that embraces change and encourages professional growth

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience in Aerospace, Manufacturing, Quality, or related experience in a regulated industry

• 3+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal role (this includes managing team assignments, tracking status, and developing a team’s talent)

• 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) 

• 3+ years of experience working with cross-functional or cross-organizational teams to develop and implement plans, schedules, or solutions 

• 3+ years of experience reporting performance metrics

• Bachelor’s degree or experience in related field

• Ability to travel between sites

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Familiarity with the Boeing quality management system, quality handbook, AS9100

• Experience using various problem-solving methods and critical thinking skills

• Demonstrated ability to navigate conflicts and build partnerships with suppliers, teams, and internal stakeholders

Must possess:

• Status quo agitator.  The ability to rapidly assess situations and problem solve, then collaborate with others to chart a course towards issue resolution.

• Proactive amidst ambiguity.  A track record of driving business impact through creative solutions even when certain elements are complex or ambiguous. 

• Enhanced organizational skills: An ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple projects / workstreams at any given time

To thrive in the environment, you should be able to:

• Work effectively with cross-functional teams and executive leadership in a matrix organization

• Manage multiple high priority projects simultaneously

• Constructively engage with colleagues across BCA and external suppliers

• Dealing with a highly ambiguous business environment

• Communicate effectively and skillfully present to senior audiences including management and executive leadership team

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

Union:

This is a Non-Union represented position.

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