SUPPLIER QUALITY LEAD

Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer for Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C., is hiring a Supplier Quality Lead. The Supplier Quality Lead manages a team of supplier quality engineers and is responsible for the quality performance of their suppliers. Responsibilities include managing supplier corrective action requests, supplier audits, and customer communication.

Seeking candidates with a minimum five years of experience in quality engineering or related role; Supervisory experience preferred; Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred; Certification in quality methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, ASQ) is a plus.

Requirements for the Supplier Quality Lead position include:

• In-depth knowledge of quality assurance and control procedures, concepts, and methodologies.
• Must be able to plan and develop standards, procedures, and best practices for ensuring product quality.
• Must have an excellent driving record.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50%.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.   
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must be able to handle large volumes of work in a fast-paced environment with ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands. Requires strong organizational skills. 
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of data relating to employment laws.
• Must be able to engage in effective and persuasive discussions on complex topics with top management and other firm personnel. Must be able to make presentations to company personnel.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Promote a positive customer experience.
• Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.

Physical requirements must be met for the Supplier Quality Lead job, including regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and /or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Multiple Shift options at many locations.
• 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%.
• Life and disability insurance.
• In-house training instructors/programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Discounts: cellular phone service, computers, tooling, cars and trucks.

Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply.   

Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.