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Supplier Quality Assurance Manager

MITY-LITE INC

• 3.2 Orem, UT Job Details Full-time $80,000
• $90,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Vendor relationship building Communication with suppliers Sourcing Manufacturing facility experience Vendor relationship management Factory experience Manufacturing company experience

Full Job Description Supplier Quality Assurance Manager Salary Range:

$80,000

• 90,000/year

Position:

Full Time

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In Office Location:

Orem, Utah About MITY Inc. MITY Inc. is a leading manufacturer of commercial furniture, including tables, chairs, and specialty seating, serving hospitality, education, healthcare, and other industries. Our brands include MityLite, Holsag, Bertolini, and Broda. We're looking for someone who can bring new ideas, strengthen supplier partnerships, and help build a more proactive and effective quality assurance program across our organization. At MITY, we're committed to building a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. That commitment is reflected in our four core values: M

• Make It Safe I
• Improve Each Day T
• Trust Is Key Y
• You Matter.

About the Role MITY Inc. is looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality improvement efforts with our domestic and international suppliers. This role focuses on ensuring the quality of incoming raw materials, components, and finished goods while working directly with suppliers to identify issues, improve processes, and prevent recurring defects. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and relationship-focused, with a strong understanding of manufacturing quality standards and a passion for continuous improvement. What You'll Do Develop and improve supplier quality assurance processes for domestic and international suppliers. Monitor incoming material and finished goods quality, identifying trends, defects, and opportunities for improvement. Partner directly with suppliers to investigate quality issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions. Conduct supplier audits, factory visits, and quality assessments to ensure consistent standards and performance. Oversee quality inspections for internationally sourced finished goods, including pre-shipment inspections and factory quality controls. Establish and maintain supplier scorecards, quality metrics, inspection standards, and corrective action tracking. Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, and Logistics to resolve quality concerns and support supplier development. Support new supplier qualification, material approvals, and continuous improvement initiatives. Stay current with quality management practices and identify opportunities to strengthen MITY's supplier quality program. What We're Looking For 8-10 years of experience in supplier quality assurance, quality management, or supplier development within a manufacturing environment. A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field is preferred. Strong understanding of root cause analysis, corrective action processes, supplier audits, and quality improvement methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why, Lean, or Six Sigma. Experience analyzing quality data, managing supplier performance, and implementing sustainable process improvements is important. Experience with internationally sourced finished goods, factory inspections, and overseas supplier relationships is required. Familiarity with wood, metal, textiles, furniture manufacturing, or related materials is a plus. ASQ certifications and experience with PPAP or formal supplier approval processes are also preferred. Must be comfortable working directly with suppliers, communicating across departments, and influencing improvements without direct authority. Domestic and international travel, including Asia, is required , typically several trips per year. Why Join MITY? At MITY, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer competitive benefits, including: Medical insurance Dental and vision insurance 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4% and immediate vesting Paid holidays, PTO, and sick leave Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability Wellness incentives, employee activities, and more! If you enjoy solving problems, building strong supplier relationships, and making a real impact on product quality, we'd love to have you on our team . Apply today