American Art Clay Company · 2 weeks ago
Supplier Quality Supervisor
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAmerican Art Clay Company (AMACO) is a historic manufacturer of ceramic supplies known for its commitment to quality and safety. The Supplier Quality Supervisor is responsible for developing and managing a supplier quality program, ensuring that purchased components meet AMACO's standards while fostering strong relationships with suppliers to drive continuous improvement.
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Responsibilities
Manage the performance of the supplier quality staff
Set departmental objectives, oversee scheduling, and conduct performance reviews
Hands-on supervisor who enjoys training, developing, and mentoring reports on the fundamentals of quality and ceramics
Design and implement supplier quality systems, including qualification, auditing, monitoring, scorecards, and agreements
Define incoming inspection methods, ensure CTQ specifications are met, and train staff and suppliers on correct test methods
Serve as the first point of contact for discrepancies
Investigate supplier-related quality issues, lead root cause analyses, implement corrective actions, and escalate process issues to the In-Process Quality Supervisor when necessary
Work with production teams to address supplier issues on the line and partner with procurement and engineering to select and develop suppliers
Establish rapid-response processes to prevent production disruptions
Roll out AMACO and Brent Quality System standards to suppliers, implement corrective action systems, and lead supplier-focused Kaizen and A3 activities to improve performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Ceramics, Engineering, Material Science, Industrial Technology, or related field (Associate's degree plus significant experience considered)
5–7+ years of supplier quality or quality engineering experience in manufacturing
Experience in creating and developing a Supplier Quality System
Proficiency with ISO 9001; familiarity with IATF 16949, AS9100, or ISO 13485 is a plus
Skilled in SPC and statistical tools (Minitab preferred)
Significant experience in creating, developing, and documenting quality standards
Experience in converting attribute standards into numeric standards
Demonstrated success in supplier audits, corrective action management, and supplier development
Preferred
Certifications such as ASQ CSQP, CQE, CQA, or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt are strongly preferred
Company
American Art Clay Company
AMACO Brent has been making ceramic and craft related products in the USA since 1919.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeffrey Sandoe
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
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