Supplier Quality Manager

Essity

Supplier Quality Manager driving supplier compliance, audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement for Essity, a global hygiene and health company. Ensuring medical supply quality and regulatory readiness in Charlotte.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance and supplier quality management, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and effective communication. Proficient in implementing quality systems and leading audits while fostering collaboration across departments.

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Quality Assurance ManagementSupplier AuditingISO 13485 KnowledgeSix Sigma CertificationRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Quality System StandardsSupplier Nonconformance ManagementCAPA ProcessesStatistical Analysis of Supplier PerformanceQuality Inspection Strategies

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAssertivenessProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingInterpersonal Relationship Development

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeDocuSignElectronic QMS SystemsAI Applications in Quality Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Six Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black Belt

Industry Keywords

Medical Device ManufacturingPharmaceutical ManufacturingAutomotive ManufacturingEU MDRUS-FDA QSRs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a role model for safety and quality
Ensure continuous improvement of supplier performance
Serve as technical leader for quality matters in the assigned area
Lead global supplier quality management best practices, quality systems, and processes
Develop policies and procedures and identify opportunities for lean processes and documentation
Participate in audits by notified bodies and other authorities
Manage the approved supplier list
Manage supplier nonconformance and CAPA processes
Own complaint investigation, disposition, resolution, and response for raw material and BIFG supplies
Implement new quality and regulatory requirements with suppliers
Collaborate with procurement, regulatory, and supply chain departments on strategic supplier issues
Prepare and negotiate quality agreements with suppliers
Plan and execute supplier audits
Monitor supplier sterilization and production validation processes
Maintain and review supplier documentation, certifications, registrations, assessment reports, and delivery specifications
Monitor supplier compliance with sustainability targets and supplier standards
Analyze supplier performance statistically and provide KPI reporting
Participate in interdepartmental quality compliance and improvement projects
Set up quality inspection strategies and plans in the system
Monitor and support product releases
Ensure products have required regulatory status
Provide quality compliance guidance to 3PLs handling returned goods and packaging damage
Ensure training for BIFG inspection-related quality functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in quality assurance or quality management, preferably in medical device, pharmaceutical, or automotive manufacturing
Experience as a certified supplier auditor
Knowledge of quality system standards, laws, and regulations such as ISO 13485, ISO 14971, US-FDA QSRs, EU MDR, and GxPs
Knowledge of modern tools and applications for continuous improvement projects
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification knowledge
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Big-picture orientation
Assertiveness
Ability to work in a matrixed environment
Ability to achieve results through problem-solving, decision-making, prioritization, organization, and time management
Experience developing effective interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Engineering or Life Science-related bachelor's degree
Business-fluent English, verbal and written
Software knowledge including MS Office, DocuSign, and electronic QMS systems
Knowledge of AI applications in supplier quality management, including predictive analytics and automation of routine tasks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive bonus
United Healthcare PPO
EyeMed Vision Insurance
Delta Dental Insurance
Wellness program provided through Rally Healthcare
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
PTO offering with Paid Holidays
Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Employee discounts program
Scholarship program for children of Essity employees
Reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates and employees
Flexible, sustainable work-life