Supplier Quality Development Manager
Employer · BAT
Quality inspectorSupply and logistics manager
Production engineerFull-timeTransportPécs
British American Tobacco Hungary has an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Quality Development Manager in Pecs. Responsible for embedding the quality assurance framework and monitoring of procedures and product quality standards and performance for supplier quality management.
Tasks
- Single point of contact for any DRBu & end market issues with responsibility for oversee effective supplier and materials quality management.
- Define & manage the deployment of Quality processes and tools that enable the organisation and our suppliers to ensure our products are fit for purpose.
- Manage the supplier workstreams including supplier reporting, auditing programmes and continual improvement.
- Handle and deliver reporting of information from manufacturing sites, DRBUs, EMs, and from external suppliers to key participants.
- Lead the Quality aspect of our supplier Selection, Qualification, and approval in close collaboration with procurement and operations.
- Support the continuous improvement and development of the supplier base in line with the overall quality strategy.
- Run the delivery of assigned projects to agreed time, quality, and cost.
- Suppliers and Materials performance evaluation and identification of continuous improvement opportunities.
- Provide Quality guidance and support to Above Market Quality & Quality DRBus teams.
- Promote suppliers & materials quality improvements, cost reduction, ESG and simplification opportunities.
Conditions & benefits
Market leading annual performance bonusSubject to eligibilityBenefitsDiverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentivesCareer progressionEnvironment that thrives on internal advancementLearning and developmentAccess to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs
Requirements
- Solid understanding of statistical analysis of quality data and reporting & problem solving, design of experiments, statistical process control (SPC) by using Six-sigma tools and Continual Improvement Tools.
- Operations and Quality experience at manufacturing and above market teams.
- Experience in quality management and supporting innovation and performance continuous improvement.
- Good knowledge of statistical/data analysis of quality data and reporting. Ability to analyse data, identify patterns, interpret metrics, and generate actionable insights
- Good understanding of consumer-centric quality management principles, design of new processes, standards management, and supply chain models.
- Excellent project management, planning, and operational implementation skills, with experience contributing to continuous improvement practices and managing complex issues independently.
- Strong influencing, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills across diverse cultures, locations, and time zones.
- Leadership skills with the capacity to influence cross-functional Senior Stakeholders.
- Significant experience working in a FMCG company, preferably in highly regulated environment (e.g. pharmaceutical, healthcare, or personal care).