Primary Purpose
The Supplier Quality Manager will be responsible for managing both the advanced and current supplier quality functions. The Supplier Quality Manager will support the supplier quality activities between our production facilities, Engineering and Global Sourcing teams. This role will work with suppliers to improve quality systems and performance and will execute problem resolution to determine root cause with the use of corrective action and 8D problem solving methods. Travel will be required between local facilities and global suppliers.

Major Responsibilities
Leads and manages supplier quality activities for current product introduction with suppliers, components and purchased finished goods, including effective project management, coordination and deployment of resources, and writing and delivering reports and assessments.
Supports SGS Global sourcing projects through supplier assessments, design reviews, identifying component critical characteristics and PPAP execution.
Perform New Supplier Risk Assessments
Perform Supplier Quality Audits




Lead Supplier Quality Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Lead Safe Launch Plan (SLP)
Drives root cause analyses and problem-solving utilizing Generac Quality Management System processes, LEAN methodology, and statistical tools.
Leads and manages supplier quality issues and corrective actions to positive customer results.
Supports the facility Quality Managers with follow up to supplier corrective actions.
Lead Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR)
Lead Supplier Contained Shipping
Monitors, analyzes, reports, and effectively uses quality data to increase customer satisfaction and reduce risk.
Conducts improvement-focused internal and external quality system audits.

Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Work Experience
7 years’ experience working in Quality Assurance in a plant or supplier quality role.
5 years’ experience working with PPAP procedures, APQP (Control Plan & PFMEA), PPAP and ISO.

📌 Supplier Quality Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Generac
📍 Chennai