$105,000–$125,000 Per Year
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Auditing, Candidate Screening, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Cross-Functional, Design Services, Documentation, Genetics, Internal Audit, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Systems, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Quality, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Standards Development, Structured Analysis, Supply Chain, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
Job Title: Quality & Supplier Quality Assurance Manager
Job Description
The Quality & Supplier Quality Assurance Manager leads and manages internal quality assurance and external quality activities across customers and suppliers, ensuring full compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and relevant certifications. This role oversees quality systems within a manufacturing environment, drives continuous improvement, and safeguards product and process quality throughout the supply chain.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage internal quality assurance activities within a manufacturing site to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards and procedures.
- Oversee external quality activities with customers and suppliers, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring alignment with agreed quality requirements.
- Ensure full compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and relevant certifications across all quality processes.
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems that support robust manufacturing operations and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate and conduct quality audits, including internal, customer, and supplier audits, to verify compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Drive root cause analysis activities in response to quality issues, nonconformances, and customer complaints to prevent recurrence.
- Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes, ensuring timely implementation, verification of effectiveness, and proper documentation.
- Monitor and analyze quality performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement across the manufacturing and supply chain.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality standards in processes, products, and supplier interactions.
- Prepare and maintain quality documentation, reports, and records required for audits, certifications, and customer communication.
- Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization and across supplier networks.
Essential Skills
- Minimum 5 years of experience working within quality in a manufacturing site.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing quality management.
- Proven experience working across internal, customer, and supplier quality environments.
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance principles and practices in a manufacturing context.
- Hands-on experience conducting quality audits and working with quality standards.
- Demonstrated ability to perform structured root cause analysis to resolve quality issues.
- Experience leading and managing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Solid understanding of quality management systems and their implementation in manufacturing.
- Ability to ensure compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and relevant certifications.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience supporting both internal and external stakeholders in quality-related matters.
- Familiarity with manufacturing quality documentation and reporting requirements.
- Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives within quality and supplier assurance processes.
- Comfort working in a structured environment with defined quality standards and audit requirements.
Work Environment
This role is based in a manufacturing environment and follows a Monday through Friday, first-shift schedule. The position involves regular interaction with production areas, internal teams, and external partners such as customers and suppliers. The work includes participating in audits, reviewing quality documentation, and collaborating closely with operations to ensure that quality standards are consistently applied across all processes.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Lancaster, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $125000.00/yr.
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Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lancaster,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.
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