Juergen Holpfer

Supply Quality Manager @Mehler Protection

Fulda, DE

Quality responsibility for external suppliers and supplied parts worldwide• Professional interface to various internal departments (Production, Development, Purchasing, Logistics and Sales)• Monitoring the quality development of suppliers using KPIs and feedback from our global production sites• Handling complaints with suppliers in accordance with the 8D methodology• Coordinating and guiding interdisciplinary teams for failure analysis• Consistent evaluation of complaint cases to further develop product quality at the supplier• Continuous improvement of supplier processes• Conducting quality discussions with suppliers as well as reviewing and improving quality• Planning, coordination, and execution of supplier audits, including reporting• Preparation of potential and risk analyses to ensure procurement objectives• Assessment, evaluation, and co-approval of initial sample inspection reports• Participation in and processing of sampling procedures with suppliers and approval of initial samples• Involvement in the creation of supplier quality assurance agreements (QSVs)• Participation in the creation of production process and product release documents for suppliers• Communication of supplier quality across all operational areas• Conducting failure analyses using common quality methods/statistics, including the creation of relevant documentation and key figures• Participation in and tracking of root cause analysis, error tracking, and resolution with the supplier• Coordination and guidance of interdisciplinary teams for failure analysis

Fachhochschule Reutlingen

Bachelor’s Degree