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Blackline Safety

Supplier Development Specialist

Calgary, AB, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Mar 30, 2027
Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in supplier management, supplier development, or supplier quality engineering
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 1, 2026

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Original job description

Our team at Blackline Safety is growing! As a people-driven technology company, with a mission to make sure every worker returns home safely, we drive innovation, practice resiliency, demonstrate leadership, go the extra mile for our customers, and empower our people to be their best.

The Supplier Development Specialist is responsible for optimizing supplier manufacturing performance following product qualification and production release. This role focuses on supplier process capability, production readiness, capacity validation, yield improvement, and ongoing supplier quality performance.

Working closely with suppliers and internal operations teams, the Supplier Development Specialist drives continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen activities, root-cause analysis, and process optimization. The role serves as the primary escalation point for complex incoming quality issues and supports long-term supplier quality and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Supplier Quality Manager, the Supplier Development Specialist ensures suppliers consistently meet Blackline Safety expectations for quality, delivery, capacity, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Performance Management

Monitor supplier quality performance, process capability, yield, and defect trends
Drive supplier process capability improvements through the implementation of SPC, process monitoring, and continuous improvement methodologies, increasing Cpk performance and reducing process variation
Lead complex supplier quality investigations using 8D, root cause analysis, and Lean methodologies, implementing sustainable process improvements that eliminate recurring defects and improve manufacturing performance
Drive closure and effectiveness verification of supplier corrective actions
Support supplier scorecard development and performance reviews

Production Readiness & Capacity Validation

Lead supplier Run-at-Rate validations to ensure manufacturing capacity and throughput can support current and future Blackline Safety demand requirements
Verify supplier readiness to support production demand and future growth requirements
Assess manufacturing bottlenecks, process constraints, and risk areas
Recommend improvements to increase supplier throughput and stability

Yield Improvement & Process Optimization

Lead yield improvement initiatives at supplier facilities
Conduct on-site and virtual process reviews and Kaizen events to eliminate waste and improve efficiency
Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve supplier performance
Drive reduction of defects, scrap, rework, and process variation

Incoming Quality Escalations

Serve as the escalation point for complex incoming quality control (IQC) issues
Support root cause investigations involving suppliers, Operations, and Engineering teams
Lead containment, corrective action, and preventive action implementation
Coordinate with suppliers to rapidly resolve production-impacting quality concerns

Supplier Audits & Development

Perform supplier audits focused on production controls, quality systems, process capability, and operational effectiveness
Develop supplier improvement plans based on audit findings and performance data
Build collaborative supplier relationships focused on continuous improvement
Drive the development of our dock-to-stock program

Operational Quality Support

Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations teams to improve internal yield and supplier-driven quality performance
Analyze quality data to identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities
Drive sustainable process improvements across the supply base

About You

Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience driving process improvement and troubleshooting in manufacturing environments, including injection molding, die casting, stamping/sheet metal fabrication, and coating processes
Minimum 5 years of experience in supplier management, supplier development, or supplier quality engineering
Demonstrated experience implementing process improvement initiatives within manufacturing environments
Proven ability to resolve complex tooling, process, and mechanical compatibility issues directly within supplier manufacturing operations
Strong root-cause analysis and corrective action skills
Ability to travel to supplier facilities approximately 10-20% of the time
Preferred Qualifications

Lean Manufacturing certification
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
Experience conducting supplier audits
Experience with PCBA, SMT/SMD assembly, LCD display technologies (front-lit/backlit), RF systems, battery-powered products, and electro-mechanical devices is considered a strong asset
Experience utilizing manufacturing data for process capability and yield analysis

Total Rewards

At Blackline Safety, we offer more than just a job - we offer a career with purpose. Our Total Rewards offerings are designed to support the diverse needs of our global workforce and vary based on employment type and location. They may include:

Competitive base salary and annual compensation review
Comprehensive health and dental benefits*
Mental health and wellness support
Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work model for eligible positions
Paid vacation, personal and sick days*
Professional development opportunities
Education funding
A collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven culture
Exclusive access to perks and discounts
A flexible ‘Dress for Your Day' environment
Eligibility and coverage vary by employment type and region

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Blackline Safety is powered by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants, regardless of age, religion, race, color, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, race, or sexual orientation. We enthusiastically encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@blacklinesafety.com. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and equitable experience for all candidates.

Join Us

If you're passionate about technology, safety, and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a safer, more connected world.

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Please exercise caution, and do not respond to emails or other communications that are not from a Blackline Safety email address.

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Responsibilities

Improve supplier manufacturing performance by strengthening process capability, production readiness, capacity, yield, and quality. Lead supplier investigations, corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating with suppliers and internal operations teams.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of manufacturing process improvement and troubleshooting experience, including processes such as injection molding, die casting, stamping or sheet metal fabrication, and coating, plus at least five years in supplier management, development, or quality engineering. Candidates should have strong root-cause and corrective-action skills, experience resolving tooling and process issues at supplier facilities, and be able to travel approximately 10–20%; Lean or Six Sigma credentials and relevant electronics experience are preferred.

Skills

Supplier Development
Supplier Quality Management
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Root-Cause Analysis
Corrective and Preventive Action
Statistical Process Control
Process Capability Analysis
Yield Improvement
Run-at-Rate Validation
Capacity Validation
Supplier Auditing
Kaizen
8D Problem Solving
Manufacturing Process Optimization

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary
Annual Compensation Review
Health and Dental Benefits
Mental Health and Wellness Support
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid Work Model for Eligible Positions
Paid Vacation
Personal and Sick Days
Professional Development Opportunities
Education Funding
Inclusive and Mission-Driven Culture
Perks and Discounts
Flexible Dress Code

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Keywords

Supplier Development
Supplier Quality Engineering
Supplier Performance
Manufacturing
Injection Molding
Die Casting
Stamping
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Coating Processes
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Green Belt
Black Belt
Statistical Process Control
Cpk
Process Capability
Yield Improvement
Run-at-Rate
Capacity Validation
8D
Root-Cause Analysis
Corrective Action
Preventive Action
Kaizen
Supplier Audits
PCBA
SMT/SMD Assembly
LCD Displays
RF Systems
Electro-Mechanical Devices

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