Quality Supervisor

The Position: The Quality Supervisor’s primary function will be to direct and manage the quality assurance activities for the facility, ensuring that the production of semi-trailers is consistent with established quality standards. The position executes internal audits within established manufacturing and production controls to ensure compliance with in-house and external specifications and standards.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Conducts internal production/process and manufacturing quality control audits and risk assessments.
• Well versed in philosophy of Built-In-Quality including understanding “Stop” capability, ability to effectively write “Problem description”, Understand “Sort” capability of the nonconformance, know how to provide “feedback” to the casual area, and conduct an effective “Root cause and Corrective action"
• Knowledge of data analysis tools, defect escape symptoms vs causes, manufacturing build acceptance standards and translating those to “Gate” checklists resulting in effective “Stop” capability
• Develops, analyzes, and understands statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished trailers and sub-assemblies.
• Formulates and maintains quality control objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals.
• Creates and implements inspection criteria and procedures, and directs workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and finished trailers.
• Interprets quality control philosophy to key personnel in organization, and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
• Applies total quality management tools and approaches to analytical and reporting processes within each department.
• Works with vendors to ensure quality of all purchased parts for company use.
• Investigates and adjusts customer complaints regarding quality.
• Compiles quality reports and audit plans, communicates audit results to management, and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Develops, implements, communicates and maintains a quality plan to bring the company’s quality systems and policies into compliance with quality system requirements.
• Strategically plans and ensures quality in all areas, such as processes, training, and technology.
• Other duties as assigned.

YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience: 4-5 years related experience and/or training in Engineering, Manufacturing or Quality; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required for this position.
• Skills: Demonstrates a passion and a responsibility for consumer.
• Desire to own decisions and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Willingness to travel when required.
• Willingness to continually embrace personal and professional development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Travel: Minimal

• Office and plant environment.
• Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!