Quality Supervisor

Myers Industries Inc•South Beloit, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Supervisor leads and develops the Quality Inspection team while ensuring compliance with quality standards, customer requirements, and the Quality Management System. The role oversees quality inspections throughout manufacturing, including first article inspections, dimensional audits, process audits, incoming material inspections, and finished goods verification. Working closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations, the Quality Supervisor maintains product quality, drives continuous improvement, reduces defects, and supports ISO compliance. The role also provides leadership in problem-solving, root cause analysis, employee training, and corrective action implementation, helping ensure products meet customer expectations for safety, durability, functionality, and workmanship. This position is based in a manufacturing environment in South Beloit, Illinois. The work environment usually includes exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, heat and cold, risk of electric shock, and loud noise. The role has physical demands including standing, handling objects, reaching, walking, climbing or balancing, and regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Quality experience.
Computer proficiency, including Word and Excel.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively to employees, coworkers, and organizational supervisors.
Ability to perform two mathematical operations to arrive at a solution.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including regularly lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree.
Three to five or more years of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, and develop Quality Inspectors and Quality Technicians; support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management.
Develop and maintain quality training programs, training records, and competency assessments.
Oversee first article, incoming material, in-process, dimensional, visual, and finished-product inspections.
Ensure inspection records, audit documentation, and quality reports are completed accurately and maintained according to company procedures and ISO requirements.
Support and maintain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System through internal audits, corrective actions, management reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead investigations of quality issues, customer complaints, and nonconforming materials using root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action methodologies.
Monitor quality metrics and key performance indicators to identify trends, reduce defects, minimize scrap and rework, and improve product quality.
Partner with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve quality concerns and drive process improvements.
Audit manufacturing processes, line setups, and standard work practices for compliance with specifications and procedures.
Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and process improvement projects from a quality perspective.
Promote Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement activities throughout the facility.
Maintain positive working relationships across departments and communicate quality concerns, trends, and recommendations to management in a timely manner.
Promote and maintain a safe work environment by following company policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.