Purpose of Position

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The Supervisor, Supplier Quality leads a team of Supplier Quality Engineers to ensure that all materials and products sourced from outside suppliers meet Veeder-Root’s standards and industry codes. This role involves qualifying suppliers, inspecting products at the source, reviewing design manufacturability, working closely with suppliers and internal teams, verifying item availability, and handling nonconforming materials.

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Key Responsibilities

\n\nLead and manage the Supplier Quality Engineering team to solve material quality problems and improve manufacturing efficiency.\nSet clear goals and performance expectations for team members, including regular weekly and quarterly meetings.\nOrganize and lead continuous improvement activities (kaizens) focused on enhancing quality, delivery, and productivity at supplier sites and Veeder-Root facilities.\nConduct manufacturing process audits at supplier locations; issue and track non-conformance reports; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.\nReview and approve product submission packages such as PPAP and FAI, ensuring improvement plans are in place.\nHandle customer complaints related to raw materials, ensuring timely root cause analysis and corrective actions are communicated and implemented.\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with both customers and suppliers.\nContinuously assess materials, processes, and systems to confirm capability and consistency.\nCollaborate with Supply Chain and Operations teams to drive ongoing improvements in raw material quality and process stability.\nTrack and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) for the team year over year.\nSupport procurement in selecting, developing, and assessing the risk of suppliers.\nPlan and lead supplier quality and manufacturing audits.\nDevelop programs aimed at improving supplier quality.\nCreate and implement a unified strategy for the Supplier Quality team aligned with company goals.\nPerform other duties as assigned by the Strategic Sourcing Leader.\n

        Background and Skills

\n\nBachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Quality, or related field preferred) with at least 3 years of manufacturing experience.\nClear and simple communication of complex technical issues; strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.\nSolid understanding of statistical process control and process capability analysis.\nExperience reviewing and approving product submission packages (PPAP, ISIR, FAI).\nSkilled at identifying true root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.\nStrong leadership, communication, analytical skills, and dedication to continuous improvement.\nAbility to coach and lead individuals and teams effectively.\nFlexibility to work overtime, different shifts, and travel on short notice.\nAble to work independently without close supervision.\nProficient with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Access).\nKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.\nFamiliarity with quality tools and metrics.\nASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification is a plus.\n\n

       Personal Traits

\n\nEducated Risk Taker: Understands business and processes but challenges the status quo thoughtfully, taking calculated risks.\nCredible Leader: Demonstrates expertise and drives results while building trust and engagement within and outside the team.\nCritical Thinker: Quickly analyzes situations, solves problems, and plans successful actions.\nConviction: Takes ownership of decisions and challenges norms respectfully to improve the business.\nPersonal Agility: Achieves goals through self and others, works well with diverse personalities, and avoids politics.\nInfluencing Skills: Coaches and engages others effectively during change.\nCommunication: Connects well with operators, peers, and management both individually and in groups.\nEnergy & Drive: Works with urgency in a fast-paced environment while focusing on stabilizing processes; produces excellent documentation.\nAssociate Development: Assesses and develops team members, holding necessary difficult conversations to drive results.\n\n

 

WHO IS GILBARCO VEEDER-ROOT

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Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a Vontier company, is the worldwide technology leader for retail and commercial fueling operations, offering the broadest range of integrated solutions from the forecourt to the convenience store and head office. For over 150 years, Gilbarco has earned the trust of its customers by providing long-term partnership, uncompromising support, and proven reliability. Major product lines include fuel dispensers, tank gauges and fleet management systems.

WHO IS VONTIER

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Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global industrial technology company uniting productivity, automation and multi-energy technologies to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving, more connected mobility ecosystem. Leveraging leading market positions, decades of domain expertise and unparalleled portfolio breadth, Vontier enables the way the world moves – delivering smart, safe and sustainable solutions to our customers and the planet. Vontier has a culture of continuous improvement and innovation built upon the foundation of the Vontier Business System and embraced by colleagues worldwide. Additional information about Vontier is available on the Company’s website at www.vontier.com.

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At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment.

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Our commitment to personal growth, work-life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change.  We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.

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Join our community of passionate people who work together to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.  At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone-we are dedicated to equipping you with the tools and support needed to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally.

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Together, let’s enable the way the world moves!

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