Quality Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Quality Supervisor supports the overall quality function by managing quality technicians, overseeing inspection processes, and ensuring product conformance to specifications. This role is not customer-facing but plays a critical part in supporting the Quality Engineer through hands-on problem-solving, data collection, and the enforcement of quality standards across production processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for supervising daily quality inspection activities to ensure timely and accurate execution of quality checks on incoming, in-process, and finished goods.
• Lead and mentor the quality technician team to ensure proper understanding and execution of quality protocols, documentation, and inspection methods.
• Support the Quality Engineer in implementing corrective actions, process audits, and root cause investigations related to internal non-conformances.
• Ensure calibration and proper use of metrology tools and equipment (micrometers, calipers, CMM, optical devices, etc.).
• Manage quality documentation, including inspection records, non-conformance reports, rework logs, and internal audit findings.
• Conduct layered process audits, Gemba walks, and product checks to confirm adherence to standard work and quality control plans.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as scrap, rework, and defect rates; assist in driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support training programs related to quality standards, measurement tools, and inspection methods.
• Assist in preparation for audits by internal teams, regulatory bodies, or certifying agencies.
• Ensure workplace safety practices are upheld within the quality area.
• Maintain quality area housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Escalate quality concerns or abnormal conditions promptly to the Quality Engineer or Quality Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Solid understanding of quality inspection tools and techniques; working knowledge of ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 standards preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with inspection documentation, control plans, and non-conformance handling.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with ERP or quality management systems is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and quality standards.
• Familiarity with basic statistical tools and root cause analysis methods (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone).

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate degree in a technical or manufacturing-related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the associate may occasionally be required to stand, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Work Environment: The role requires exposure to both office and manufacturing environments. The associate may work in supplier facilities during audits or problem resolution. PPE may be required in certain environments.

EMPLOYMENT AT WILL

This job description is intended as an outline of the duties of the position at VAC Magnetics LLC and is subject to change by VAC from time to time. It is NOT a contract of employment. Employment at VAC is voluntarily entered into and is subject to termination by you or VAC AT WILL, with or without cause at any time either party believes such action to be appropriate.