Corporate Quality Assurance Manager

An International Consumer Products company is searching for a Quality Assurance Manager to develop and manage the Supplier/vendor processes for the Corporation.  The responsibilities of this newly created position include the development of the Supplier Qualification process, creation of Supplier Performance metrics, and ongoing Supplier Management including resolution of performance issues.  The company, a well known firm, is a progressive and growing company desiring a Manager with strong leadership and technical abilities.  It is located in a beautiful area just east of Atlanta, Georgia.  The company offers excellent benefits, and outstanding relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities:
- Create a Supplier Qualification process to establish the supplier’s capability to meet Corporate requirements
- Establish Supplier Quality Performance measurement systems
- Monitor Supplier performance and take corrective action as necessary
- Coordinate and collaborate with Suppliers to improve Quality and cost performance using Continuous Improvement and other techniques
- Liaise with Plant Quality Management

Requirements:
- Four year college degree is required
- Leadership experience developing strategic Supplier Management processes in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, HBA or similar industries for at least 7 years
- ASQ certification is highly preferred
- Certification, training, and experience in Continuous Improvement techniques such as TPM and Six Sigma is preferred.

Please e-mail a Word version of your resume to resumes@crescentsearchgroup.com