What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Quality position at Wabash?
About the Role:
The Quality Supervisor is responsible for ensure all quality functions for the plant are maintained and improved. They are responsible to supervise hourly coordinators and associates; evaluate, train and discipline employees. Will work cross functionally to improve quality FTQ (First time Quality), DPU (Defects per Unit), NUFR (New unit Failure Rate).
Your Responsibilities:
- Identifies, analyzes, designs, and implements key quality systems in manufacturing that improve or stabilize product quality
- Facilitates/guides problem-solving and process improvement efforts
- Provides guidance in resolving supplier issues
- Teaches, educates, and trains team to quality systems and skills matrix
- Conducts effective training and meetings
- Achieves measurable results in process and product quality
- Maintains CAR/PAR system for their respective plant.
- Maintains and writes SCAR for their respective plant.
- Coordinates weekly and yearly body audits/Fleet audits.
- Assists and Maintains plants non-conforming process.
- Accomplishes quality staff results by communicating job expectations; plans, monitors and appraises job results
- Collaborates with peers, subordinates, and supervisors
- Other duties as assigned
Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:
- Associate degree, Trade or Technical School (required)
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Kronos (preferred), AS400 (preferred)
- Experience with Problem Solving methods, PPAP, PFMEA.
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience is required.
- Minimum 3 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
- An ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; communicates effectively with and build good relationships with cross-functional business unit and other department personnel
- Builds teamwork within QA and between other departments and levels
- Provides motivation and inspiration to individuals by coaching
- Resolves conflicts in a constructive way
- Make effective decisions/exercises good judgment based on data and facts
- Facilitates creative solutions to problems
- Is cost conscious and multiplies efforts by working through others
- Six Sigma certification is desired
- Safety conscious, goal oriented and results driven.
- Ability to work in and foster a team environment.
- Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude.
- Knowledgeable and confident in communicating information
Leadership Attributes:
At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:
- Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
- Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
- Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
- Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
- Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash
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Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:
Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.