Supplier Quality Manager

Supplier Quality Manager Resume Keywords and Skills (Hard Skills)

Here are the keywords and skills that appear most frequently on recent Supplier Quality Manager job postings. In other words, these are the most sought after skills by recruiters and hiring managers. Go to Sample Templates ↓ below to see how to include them on your resume.

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  • Supplier Quality
  • Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
  • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Supplier Development
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Six Sigma
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  • Continuous Improvement
  • Kaizen
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • ISO/TS 16949
  • Product Development
  • Supplier Audits
  • Manufacturing
  • Quality Management
  • Supplier Quality Management
  • Supplier Evaluation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Automotive
  • 5S
  • Quality Auditing
  • Quality System
  • Supplier Management
  • Engineering
  • Aerospace

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Resume Skills: Tools

  • ISO 9001
  • Six Sigma (Black Belt)
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Quality Control Systems
  • 8D Report
  • FMEA
  • Statistical Processing Control (SPC)
  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Capability Analysis
  • Six Sigma
  • Minitab
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Visio
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • SAP ERP
  • Quality Control Analysis Software {}
  • MATLAB
  • Data Analysis
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Project Management Tools (JIRA, Asana)
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Resume Skills: Software

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Minitab
  • SAP ERP
  • Quality Control Analysis Software {}
  • MATLAB
  • Data Analysis
  • SAP
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Project Management Tools (JIRA, Asana)
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Excel
  • SolidWorks
  • CATIA
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
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Resume Skills: Processes

Resume Skills: Technical Knowledge

Resume Skills: Quality Assurance

Resume Skills: Regulations & Standards

Resume Skills: Management Systems

Resume Skills: Regulatory Standards

Resume Skills: Management

  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Supplier Risk Management
  • Supplier Evaluation
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Supply Chain Optimization
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Resume Skills: Techniques

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Sample Supplier Quality Manager Resume Examples: How To Include These Skills

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Your Name
Supplier Quality Manager
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Resume Worded June 2018 - Present
Supplier Quality Manager
Negotiated supplier contracts, achieving a 15% cost reduction while elevating quality assurance standards, utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Spearheaded Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and PPAP, streamlining product development and producing a 20% improvement in supplier quality.
Implemented a rigorous supplier auditing process, fostering supplier development and reducing quality incidents by 30%.
Championed Continuous Improvement and Kaizen initiatives, reducing operational inefficiencies and saving an estimated 100 hours per week.
Incorporated Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) in the quality auditing process, dramatically enhancing product reliability.
Resume Worded May 2017 - Present
Supplier Quality Manager
Instituted a cutting-edge Statistical Process Control (SPC) tool, driving a 30% increase in productivity and reduction in quality issues.
Led complex Supplier Audits that yielded a 20% increase in compliance, implementing revised quality assurance standards.
Streamlined Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes, resulting in a decrease of product introduction timelines by 25%.
Introduced Six Sigma methodologies achieving a consistent year-over-year improvement of 15% in supplier quality.
Devised and implemented a new supplier evaluation system, leading to a 35% improvement in supplier performance.
Coached.com July 2014 - May 2018
Supplier Quality Engineer
Initiated and supervised PPAP activities, streamlining supplier communication and reducing issues by 25%.
Applied Statistical Process Control (SPC) for ongoing supplier assessment, improving supplier performance by 20%.
Conducted comprehensive Quality Management in compliance with ISO/TS 16949, ensuring all suppliers met stringent quality standards.
Coached.com January 2014 - April 2017
Senior Quality Engineer
Developed a new Quality Management system, reducing nonconformities by 40%.
Integrated Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) in the production process, decreasing product defects by 30%.
Enhanced supplier quality management by implementing lean manufacturing principles, leading to a 20% reduction in waste.
General Motors July 2011 - Dec 2013
Quality Engineer
Improved 5S initiatives which ultimately increased workspace efficiency by 15%.
Implemented Kaizen events leading to a 10% efficiency increase in production lines.
Conducted rigorous Product Development reducing field complaints by 20%.
EDUCATION
Resume Worded Institute May 2018
Management Leadership for Quality Manufacturing Certification
Part-time study alongside full-time work
Resume Worded University December 2013
Master of Science - Quality Control and Production Management
Dissertation: 'Effective Strategies for Supplier Relationship Management for Quality Control'
SKILLS
Quality Control Tools: ISO 9001, Six Sigma (Black Belt), Lean Manufacturing, Quality Control Systems, 8D Report, FMEA
Software & Analytics: Microsoft Office Suite, Minitab, SAP ERP, Quality Control Analysis Software {}, MATLAB, Data Analysis
Processes: Operations Analysis, Systems Evaluation, Systems Analysis, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Oversight, Project Management
Technical Knowledge: Materials Inspection, Vendor Audit, Manufacturing Process Knowledge, Advanced Mechanical Inspection Tools, Statistical Methods
OTHER
Certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) - American Society for Quality (ASQ), Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute
Professional Affiliations: Member - American Society for Quality (ASQ), Member - International Association for Contract & Commercial Management (IACCM)
Volunteering & Leadership: Volunteer - Local STEM Education Initiative, Committee Member - Company Green Initiative
Awards: Resume Worded Quality Excellence Award (2019), Coached.com Star Innovator Award (2017)
Your Name
Supplier Development Manager
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Toyota Motors July 2018 - Present
Supplier Development Manager
Guided team through APQP, reducing product introduction timelines by almost 15%.
Incorporated Six Sigma methodologies in the workflow leading to a 20% increase in supplier quality.
Applied Lean Manufacturing techniques, famously known as Toyota Production System (TPS), reducing production lead time by 15%.
Built a robust Supplier Evaluation framework leading to 30% better supplier performance.
Implemented SPC principles resulting in a 25% increase in productivity.
Resume Worded Jan 2015 - June 2018
Supplier Quality Engineer
Conducted rigorous Supplier Audits resulting in 20% increased regulatory compliance.
Implemented 5S initiative reducing workspace clutter and boosting efficiency by 15%.
Streamlined Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) reducing product approval time by 12%.
Coached.com June 2012 - Dec 2014
Quality Analyst
Led Quality Assurance initiatives maintaining a consistent defect reduction of 10% year over year.
Improved Quality Management system reducing nonconformity rates by 15%.
Implemented Statistical Process Control (SPC) principles improving product dependability by 16%.
EDUCATION
Resume Worded University June 2018
Master of Business Administration - Operations Management
Thesis on Supplier Development in the Auto Industry
Resume Worded University May 2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Minor in Supply Chain Management
Awards: Resume Worded Industrial Engineering Excellence Award (Top 5% of class), Dean's List 2010-2012
SKILLS
Management: Supplier Relationship Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Evaluation, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain Optimization
Tools & Software: SAP, AutoCAD, Minitab, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Project Management Tools (JIRA, Asana)
Techniques: Quality Control Techniques, Statistical Process Control, Lean Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement
OTHER
Certifications: Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Leadership & Volunteering: Supply Chain Management Association (Board Member), Mentor for Young Professionals in Supply Chain Management
Awards: Recipient of Toyota Motors Exceptional Supplier Development Award 2019, Best Supplier Quality Engineer Award at Resume Worded 2016
Your Name
Quality Assurance Manager
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Ford August 2020 - Present
Quality Assurance Manager
Led a cross-functional team in implementing Six Sigma techniques, reducing product defects by 25% and increasing production efficiency by 15%.
Facilitated robust 5S system to drive workplace organization and efficiency, resulting in a 20% increase in productivity.
Drove supplier evaluation activities and established a comprehensive quality management system which improved supplier compliance by 30%.
Launched an automotive-specific PPAP process to streamline part approval and improved supplier quality by 15%.
Conducted regular supplier audits maintaining ISO/TS 16949 standards, which led to continual supplier improvement and a 20% decrease in quality incidents.
General Motors June 2015 - July 2020
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Managed a team of 8 quality assurance professionals, achieving a reduction of quality non-conformances by 30% through Lean Manufacturing techniques.
Administered FMEA strategies for minimizing risks and failures, leading to a 25% improvement in product reliability.
Oversaw quality assurance in manufacturing, ensuring adherence to Quality Assurance standards and protocols.
EDUCATION
Resume Worded University 2014
Master of Business Administration
Specialization in Quality Management
Resume Worded Academic Center 2015
Certified Quality Auditor - American Society for Quality
ASQ certified for auditing quality systems for process improvement and customer satisfaction
SKILLS
Quality Assurance: Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), 5 Whys, NVA Analysis, Core Tools, Quality-Centered Leadership
Tools: SAP, Oracle, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Minitab, Visio, Microsoft Teams
Regulations & Standards: ISO 9001, QS 9000, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP
OTHER
Certifications: Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (2020), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) - ASQ (2016)
Leadership & Volunteering: Chair, Local Quality Professionals Network (2018-Present)
Awards: GM Manager of the Year (2017, 2019), Ford Excellence in Performance Award (2021)
Your Name
Quality Control Manager
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Tesla Inc. May 2019 - Present
Quality Control Manager
Directed the successful implementation of APQP in new product development which increased production efficiency by 18%.
Employed Six Sigma Green Belt methodology to reduce process variation, resulting in a 20% reduction in production defects.
Managed a team of 10 to oversee quality control in manufacturing, adhering to stringent quality assurance standards.
Implemented SPC to manage ongoing assessment of supplier performance, enhancing product quality by 15%.
Revamped existing supplier evaluation process, resulting in a 25% improvement in supplier performance and adherence to quality standards.
Bosch October 2015 - April 2019
Quality Control Supervisor
Applied Lean Manufacturing techniques and Kaizen principles, leading to a 10% increase in production efficiency.
Implemented FMEA tactics for minimizing risks and failures in supplier products, resulting in a 20% increase in product reliability.
Conducted rigorous supplier audits ensuring ISO/TS 16949 standards, leading to enhanced supplier growth.
EDUCATION
Resume Worded Academic Center December 2018
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Completed comprehensive study in the principles of product & process quality evaluation and control
Resume Worded University May 2015
Master of Science - Quality Systems Management
Major in Advanced Quality Process Applications
Award: Best Graduate Project in Process Improvement (2015)
SKILLS
Quality Control Tools: Statistical Processing Control (SPC), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Capability Analysis, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Minitab
Management Systems: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Supplier Quality Management (SQM), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Software: Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel (Advanced), AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Regulatory Standards: Understanding of FDA, IATF 16949, AS9100, GMP regulations
Your Name
Supplier Quality Specialist
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Resume Worded June 2020 - Present
Supplier Quality Specialist
Spearheaded Kaizen events which improved quality system efficiency by 18% and contributed to a 15% reduction in operational cost.
Directed root cause analysis of identified product failure modes significantly reducing field failure rates by 32%.
Streamlined supplier quality management by establishing a formal audit process consistent with ISO standards, decreasing audit cycle time by 24%.
Implemented Lean Manufacturing Strategies which reduced product lead time by 8%.
Developed and implemented a robust Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) leading to a 15% improvement in supplier quality.
General Motors March 2016 - May 2020
Quality Assurance Specialist
Established and maintained Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts for critical processes, reducing production defects by 22%.
Coordinated with suppliers and applied strategic supplier development tools leading to a 35% improvement in supplier delivery performance.
Applied value stream mapping techniques in production areas, resulting in a 28% increase in efficiency.
Ford June 2012 - February 2016
Production Associate
Successfully applied 5S principles to maintain a well-organized and safe work environment, reducing worksite accidents by 25%.
Contributed to a 10% increase in production line efficiency through the application of Lean Manufacturing principles.
EDUCATION
Resume Worded Academic Center June 2019
Master of Business Administration - Operations and Supply Chain Management
Specialized in operations and supply chain strategies
Award: Top 1% in Supply Chain Strategy Case Competition
Resume Worded University May 2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Distinction: Magna Cum Laude
Specialized in Quality Assurance and Control processes
SKILLS
Quality Control Software: SAP, Oracle Quality Module, Minitab, CATIA, PTC Creo, SmartDraw, InfinityQS
Standards & Practices: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Lean Six Sigma, GMP, APQP, PPAP, FMEA
Process Automation Tools: Python (Intermediate), MATLAB (Intermediate), AutoCAD (Advanced), SolidWorks (Advanced), PLC Programming (Intermediate)
Materials & Testing: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Materials Science, Metallurgical Analysis, Failure Modes Analysis, Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
OTHER
Certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) - American Society for Quality (ASQ), Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate
Leadership & Volunteering: Volunteer – Engineers Without Borders, Project Leader - Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Projects: Developed a new QA process that reduced defects by 15% at General Motors
Publications: Published author of 'Quality Matters: Nurturing Supplier Relationships & Standards'
Your Name
Quality Control Analyst
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Coached.com March 2020 - Present
Quality Control Analyst
Established quality standards across operations in alignment with Six Sigma methodologies, resulting in a 17% reduction in process variations.
Launched a rigorous supplier vetting process that enhanced supplier quality by 20%.
Consistently monitored product quality and carried out detailed root cause analysis, contributing to a 30% drop in product defects.
Implemented FMEA which identified potential product failure modes, reducing warranty claims by 33%.
Participated in identifying and correcting noncompliance with ISO standards, reducing annual audit findings by 45%.
Boeing March 2015 - February 2020
Quality Assurance Engineer
Effected a 20% productivity surge by introducing the 5S technique on the factory floor.
Supervised the application of Quality Management System (QMS) principles that led to a 15% improvement in operational efficiency.
Oversaw Kaizen events to foster continuous improvement, reducing downtime by 12%.
Lockheed Martin January 2011 - February 2015
Manufacturing Technician
Boosted output by 10% by enforcing lean manufacturing practices.
Managed automated production lines successfully improving production speed by 15%.
Enhanced product reliability by 20% by flawlessly performing failure mode analysis.
EDUCATION
Resume Worded University May 2011
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Specialized coursework in Total Quality Control and Statistical Process Control
Resume Worded Institute May 2008
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Relevant coursework: Materials science, Fluid dynamics, Dynamics & Vibration, Manufacturing Processes
SKILLS
Software and Tools: Minitab, MATLAB, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), QDA Miner
Techniques: Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing
Standards & Regulations: ISO 9001, AS9100, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement
OTHER
Certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ CQE), Project Management Professional (PMP)
Projects: Developed and implemented Quality Control program resulting in 20% reduction in product defects at Lockheed Martin
Volunteer Work: Habitat for Humanity - Coordinated a team of volunteers to build homes for the underserved
Professional Memberships: Member, American Society for Quality (ASQ), Member, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Your Name
Quality Assurance Analyst
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Resume Worded August 2021 - Present
Quality Assurance Analyst
Elevated supplier quality management through the execution of a strategic audit process in compliance with Donovan methodology, leading to a 40% reduction in quality breaches.
Applied FMEA to identify risks, curbing failure rate by 25%.
Integrated Continuous Improvement processes that brought about a 15% production efficiency.
Leveraged statistical process control (SPC) to monitor and control production, reducing product variation by 13%.
Championed the implementation of ISO standard procedures, resulting in a 10% reduction in audit citations.
Microsoft November 2015 - July 2021
Production Analyst
Applied Value Stream Mapping in production resulting in 10% quicker delivery times.
Used Supplier Development tools to optimize suppliers’ performance, resulting in a 15% increase in supply chain efficiency.
Lowered production defects by 8% by maintaining Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts.
Amazon September 2011 - October 2015
Quality Control Technician
Implemented Six Sigma methodologies that reduced production waste by 10%.
Streamlined processes through Lean Manufacturing, increasing production efficiency by 8%.
EDUCATION
Resume Worded Institute May 2021
Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
Certified by the American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Resume Worded University June 2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Courses: Advanced Production Systems, Quality Control and Analysis, Statistical Methods
Awards: Dean's List 2009, 2010 (Top 10% of class)
SKILLS
Quality Testing Tools: Quality Center, QTP, Selenium, Jira, Bugzilla, Zephyr
Languages: Python (intermediate), SQL (advanced), HTML/CSS (intermediate)
Certifications: CQA, ISO 9000, Six Sigma Green Belt
Project Management: Agile Scrum, Kanban
OTHER
Leadership & Volunteering: Served as Vice President of the Quality Assurance Student Organization at Resume Worded University
Projects: Worked on project titled 'Evolution of quality control: AI and automation', won second place at Annual Regional Quality Assurance Conference

How do I add skills to a Supplier Quality Manager resume?

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Review the job posting closely.

Go through the Supplier Quality Manager posting you're applying to, and identify hard skills the company is looking for. For example, skills like Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Supplier Quality and Statistical Process Control (SPC) are possible skills. These are skills you should try to include on your resume.

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Add industry skills like Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Supplier Development.

Add other common skills from your industry - such as Continuous Improvement, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Six Sigma - into your resume if they're relevant.

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Add skills into your work experience.

Incorporate skills - like ISO/TS 16949, Kaizen and Engineering - into your work experience too. This shows hiring managers that you have practical experience with these tools, techniques and skills.

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Show examples of where you trained people.

On Supplier Quality Manager resumes, you should give specific accomplishments that involve you training others, whether that's in your team or other stakeholders.

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Highlight leadership and management skills.

Hiring managers often want to see evidence of leadership and management on a Supplier Quality Manager resume, so try to include any examples of where you led a project or managed other people.

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Use the exact job title.

Try to add the exact job title, Supplier Quality Manager, somewhere into your resume to get past resume screeners. See the infographic for how to do this.

Word Cloud for Supplier Quality Manager Skills & Keywords

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Top Supplier Quality Manager Skills and Keywords to Include On Your Resume

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What are the top skills you should add to your Supplier Quality Manager resume?

On top Supplier Quality Manager resumes, skills like Supplier Quality, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Supplier Development, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement appear most often.

Depending on the exact role you're applying to, skills like Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, ISO/TS 16949, Kaizen and Product Development can also be effective keywords to include on your resume.

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