Quality Inspection Supervisor

Eaton Corporation•Waukesha, WI

2d•$86,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is hiring a Quality Inspection Supervisor at its Waukesha, Wisconsin site. The role provides departmental leadership across the supervisor’s respective shifts and focuses on safe operations, quality production, employee development, and continuous improvement. The supervisor applies Eaton Business System processes and problem-solving tools, including Standard Work and 5S, and supports Lean operating principles and data-driven decision-making such as Six Sigma and statistical process control (SPC). The role includes coordinating production schedules to meet customer ship dates, maintaining communication with other supervisors, monitoring production costs and scrap, and reviewing production procedures. The supervisor develops employees in equipment operation, machine practices, and inspection procedures; supports staffing and performance management; and builds familiarity with multiple business functions and company policies. End-of-shift notes are distributed to the manager and off-shift supervisors. The position is based in Waukesha, WI. Relocation assistance is not provided, and applicants generally must reside within 50 miles of the site; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation. The expected annual salary range is $86,000–$126,000. Eaton does not provide immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Three years of Production Supervisor or Team Lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a matrix environment, get results, and drive change through others.
Effective oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage by influence through strong relationships and process focus.
Ability to present results and recommendations effectively to the leadership team.
Must reside within 50 miles of Waukesha, WI, unless an active-duty military service member candidate.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (listed as required under preferred qualifications in the posting).
Five years of supervisory experience.
Lean/Six Sigma certifications.
Experience with SAP planning and ordering functions.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and SAP.

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain a safe working environment through accident prevention, investigation, equipment maintenance, and enforcement of a Zero Incident culture.
Support continuous improvement and manufacturing process improvements using Eaton Business System processes and problem-solving tools such as Standard Work and 5S.
Engage the workforce, promote personal accountability, empower employees, encourage innovation and learning, and provide ongoing performance feedback and at least annual formal evaluations.
Set and communicate department goals and objectives, maintain performance metrics, and use results to identify and initiate process improvements.
Train and develop employees in equipment operation, machine practices, and inspection procedures.
Keep production costs low while producing quality products with minimal scrap.
Review and revise production procedures to improve the department.
Establish and maintain acceptable work practices among employees.
Maintain good housekeeping standards and a clean, safe department.
Coordinate and monitor production schedules to meet customer ship dates.
Communicate effectively with other supervisors to support efficient and flexible operations.
Learn and support time and attendance, staffing, recruitment, selection, promotion, and performance management processes.
Develop an understanding of work-in-process and Eaton’s Quality Policy and procedures.
Advocate Lean operating principles and data-based decision-making, including Six Sigma and SPC.
Provide departmental leadership across the respective shifts.
Distribute end-of-shift notes to the manager and respective off-shift supervisors.
Receive training in functional areas including Environmental Health and Safety, Materials, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Human Resources, Finance, Engineering/Maintenance, and Plant Operations.