Quality Control Supervisor

Fineline Industries LLC • Merced, CA

171d

About The Position

The Quality Control Supervisor will play a critical role in ensuring that every Centurion and Supreme Boat meets or exceeds our premium quality standards before leaving the facility. This position is responsible for inspecting materials, monitoring the build process, and identifying and resolving issues in partnership with production and management teams. The goal is to uphold product excellence, reduce rework, and continuously improve customer experience through rigorous quality assurance practices.

Requirements

• Be able to identify different models and read orders.
• 2-year experience in the marine industry.
• Some areas require added skills depending on QC location: Lamination, Gelcoat, Upholstery, Electrical & Water Test: Pulling a boat, driving w/trailer, forklift certified.
• Be able to check boats and parts in accordance with Fineline Industries’ Quality System.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Computer skills including Microsoft and ability to learn Quality programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all the quality check procedures put in place by the company are followed during every production phase.
• Supervises Quality Control Inspectors and technicians.
• Responsible for training team on work standards and procedures.
• Maintains detailed reports of inspections, test results, and non-conformance reports.
• Identify recurring quality issues and lead root cause analysis.
• Evaluate and audit suppliers for quality compliance.
• Stay updated on changes in marine manufacturing standards and regulations.
• Participates and assists in employee training on the production line.
• Collaborates with production team and supervisors to eliminate production defects on the production line.
• Initiates process improvements when needed on the production line.
• Long term, big picture continuous improvement mindset.
• Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Approves in-process production by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and communicating required adjustments to the production supervisor.
• Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing projects, root cause analysis, and corrective implementation.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-work and waste, and inputting data into a quality database.
• Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and calling for repairs as needed.
• Collaborates with engineering, customer service, and production teams to resolve quality issues and drive long-term product improvement.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and complying with legal regulations.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes quality and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Create and enforce quality procedures and note the corrective actions that are taken when needed.
• Educates the production team on quality control issues and works with department managers to improve overall company safety and product quality.
• Supports feedback loops with dealers and warranty teams to identify recurring issues and develop preventive solutions in future boat builds.
• Participates in new model year validation processes, helping ensure design changes meet quality standards and are implemented without disruption.
• Performs product/process analysis for quality improvement.
• Monitors and reports on key quality metrics such as defect rates, rework frequency, and inspection pass/fail trends; communicates findings to management for continuous improvement.
• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested including keeping the work area clean and orderly.
• Follow instructions from appropriate leadership.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.
• Must comply with all OSHA and safety procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees