This LATAM QAQC Manager involves overseeing supplier relationships and production processes within the Latin American region to ensure adherence to corporate social responsibility, quality management, and environmental standards. This position requires driving supplier compliance, implementing quality control measures, and managing a team of direct reports across multiple countries. The Quality Manager collaborates with various stakeholders, including senior sourcing personnel, regional quality managers, and global account directors, to ensure the delivery of value and alignment with organizational goals. Additionally, the role involves project management, risk assessment, budget management, and coordination with other quality managers within global network.
**Responsibilities**:
- Ensure all GSC.
- LATAM suppliers are maintained to Adm's specific CSR (Corporate Social responsibility), MS (Quality Management System) and EMS (Environmental Management System) requirements.
- Drive supplier & production compliance and other adm/client initiatives.
- Ensure effective and consistent team management of the GSC.
- LATAM Quality & ensuring value is delivered.
- Work with laboratories to ensure the products comply with Adm's quality standards.
- Sample analysis and prepare Quality Assurance Protocol (QAP)
- Determine AQL and perform quality production control through In line Sample Testing & Final Inspection
- Project, Supplier & Production Risk Assessment
- Lead & Support projects and/or production problem solving.
- Manage 2-4 Direct Reports in LATAM; 2 countries COL & MEX Initially
- to develop into additional LATAM countries and beyond 40 suppliers.
- Mange $6-$10 MM USD Spend
- Collaborate with Adm's other Quality Managers within USA & ASIA
- Work with senior Sourcing personnel, regional Quality Managers, Global Account Directors, COO Americas and other relevant GSC personnel.
**Qualifications & Experience**:
- A bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as supply chain management, business administration, quality management, environmental management, or a related discipline would be beneficial.
- Supply Chain Management: At least 5-7 years of experience in supply chain management, particularly in managing suppliers within the Latin American region.
- Quality Management: Significant experience in quality management systems, including knowledge of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Quality Management Systems (QMS), and Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
- Team Management: Proven experience in effectively managing and leading teams, with an understanding of cross-cultural dynamics, as the role involves managing direct reports across different countries.
- Supplier Compliance and Production Control: Strong background in driving supplier compliance and implementing quality control measures within production processes.
- Project Management: Demonstrated ability to lead and support projects, including experience in problem-solving and risk assessment.
- Financial Management: Experience managing budgets and expenditures within the specified range.
- Collaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential for collaborating with various stakeholders across different regions and functions within the organization.
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