Company Description

Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions. The company’s applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major market and industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and more than 26,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers with insights and innovations that help make brands more inspiring and the world more intelligent. Headquartered in Pasadena, California, the company reported sales from continuing operations of $6 billion in 2012. Learn more at www.averydennison.com

Job Description

JOB Summary : The Supplier Quality Management Executive is responsible for ensuring that suppliers deliver high-quality materials, components, or products that meet the organization’s quality standards and customer expectations. This role supports supplier evaluation, quality assurance, audits, and continuous improvement efforts.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Supplier Evaluation & Onboarding :  Assist in assessing and qualifying new suppliers through documentation review, audits, and initial sampling.

Quality Monitoring: Track and monitor supplier performance (defect rates, delivery quality, etc.) and maintain supplier scorecards.

Non-Conformance Management: Support investigation and resolution of supplier quality issues. Initiate NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) and follow up on root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Audit Support: Assist in planning and conducting supplier process audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.

Sample & Specification Management: Coordinate sample evaluation processes, including First Article Inspection (FAI), PPAP, or pre-production approvals, ensuring alignment with specifications.

Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of quality documents, supplier approvals, audits, complaints, and corrective actions. Generate weekly/monthly reports.

Communication & Coordination: Act as a liaison between internal teams (procurement, production, engineering) and suppliers for quality-related concerns.

Continuous Improvement: Participate in supplier development initiatives to improve quality performance and reduce defect rates through training or technical guidance.

Qualifications

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a quality or supply chain function (preferred in manufacturing or supplier management)

Knowledge of quality tools and systems (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, FMEA, CAPA)

Familiarity with ISO standards and supplier audit practices

Strong communication, analytical, and coordination skills

Required Skills:

Clear communication to work effectively with customers and teams

Ability to analyze and solve problems efficiently

Strong attention to detail for accurate documentation and issue resolution

Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other
protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO
guidelines.

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