Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.
Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to drive quality improvement with suppliers, lead coaching initiatives, and ensure compliance with company standards. This role requires a proactive approach to mentoring suppliers, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead supplier coaching programs to enhance quality processes, defect prevention, and performance optimization.
Develop and implement training for suppliers on quality control methodologies, 8D problem-solving, and root cause analysis.
Provide hands-on coaching to suppliers on material and component specifications, ensuring adherence to requirements.
Act as a mentor and consultant, guiding suppliers through process improvements and compliance initiatives.
Work with suppliers to establish corrective and preventive action plans, ensuring sustainable quality improvements.
Conduct supplier audits and follow-up coaching to ensure long-term success in meeting company standards.
Implement supplier development roadmaps, tracking progress toward zero defects and quality excellence.
Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to identify, approve, and onboard new suppliers with strong quality capabilities.
Support supplier innovation and improvement projects that drive cost efficiency and process optimization.
Assist with new product launches and material/component qualifications, ensuring supplier readiness.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, holding suppliers accountable for quality performance and growth.
PRODUCT CATEGORY EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Discipline, or a related field.
Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
3+ years of experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality roles.
Strong expertise in training, coaching, and mentoring suppliers.
Ability to analyze supplier data and lead performance improvement strategies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to influence and educate suppliers.
Minimum 25% up to 50% domestic travel is required.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, quality systems, and supplier management tools.
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Verbiage to use under additional information in job description- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000-$135,000+ bonus+ medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.)
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Note to External Recruiters
Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.
Notice of Recruitment Fraud
We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.
