Quality Supervisor

MUST BE WILLING TO WORK UP TO 12 HOURS A DAY

MUST HAVE VERIFIABLE SUPERVISORY/LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Summary: The Quality Supervisor provides leadership and guidance for the department, works to improve core processes, and manages projects. They will accept ownership to ensure the staff is developed in all quality assurance functions. This person also works to develop a clear understanding of the business and technical aspects of the quality assurance function to support the entire organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include the following: (Duties may be modified or additional duties assigned.)

· Exhibit strong communication and problem-solving skills while leading the Quality department toward company goals and objectives.

· Identify areas of continuous improvement within the quality department and in the Quality Management System.

· Provide development and training of the Quality team as well as other departments in all areas of Quality. Develop goals for the Quality department based on company objectives and ensure achievement.

· Maintain the Quality Management System for compliance with customer, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, local, state, and federal requirements and assure that it continually reviewed and improved.

· Manage the internal audit system and ensure timely completion of audits and submit findings and corrective action requests to management. Oversee supplier audits.

· Assure monthly metric data entry and review of the cost of quality information is completed timely. Evaluate current data and trends to suggest improvement ideas or corrective action activities to be worked on with a cross functional team.

· Champion scrap reduction efforts as a collaborative effort with other departments.

· Be involved in new product gate reviews and review all new jobs for proper documentation and that the customer's needs are being addressed, as well as identifying gaging needs for new as well as existing work.

· Work with customers on deviation approvals for dimensional and cosmetic issues, discuss possible engineering changes to improve part manufacturability, and address any concerns on shipping preservation issues or part quality.

· Assure and assist in the timely completion of quality documentation requirements, including but not limited to: inspection check sheets, SPC charts, process flow diagrams, process failure mode and effects analysis', process control plans, dimensional layout requirements, capability study, and measurement system analysis.

· Improve the Statistical Process Control activities and ensure that data analysis is completed to identify possible process improvements.

· Assist with all quality tasks as needed, including CMM programming.

· All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree (preferred, with a Chemistry background, if possible)

· Six Sigma certification (preferred)

· Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role preferred

· Minimum of 5 years in supervising projects required

· Must be able to interpret ASTM testing methods

· Knowledge of writing comprehensive testing procedures required

· Knowledge of CMM programming, use and supporting software preferred

· Knowledge of APQP requirements preferred

· Knowledge of gauging methodology and metrology preferred

· Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements preferred

· Ability to work closely with all business processes and functions

· Specific knowledge and ability to lead the development of quality processes to address current constraints and future growth

· Strong independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential

· Ability to train, teach and mentor subordinates to develop a strong team

Physical Demands:

Required to be able to sit, stand, bend, squat, push, pull, walk for long periods of time repetitiously, move about throughout the office, lab and plant environments and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds during a 12 hour period.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The employee will work in a manufacturing environment, to include being out on plant floor in extreme heat and cold temperatures, and time in a lab setting.

***Disclaimer: pay will be based on experience, level of experience, and verifiable job history

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Supervising: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Trion, GA 30753 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000