Quality Supervisor

Great Dane LLC•Kewanee, IL

13d•$52,946 - $79,419

About The Position

The Quality Supervisor directs and manages facility quality assurance activities to ensure semi-trailer production meets established quality standards. The role conducts internal audits within manufacturing and production controls to verify compliance with internal and external specifications and standards. It develops and maintains quality plans and systems, applies quality-management methods, supports continuous improvement, and coordinates with production, vendors, customers, and management. The position also has supervisory responsibilities, including training employees and directing their work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant quality or manufacturing experience.
4–5 years of related experience and/or training in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated passion for and responsibility toward the consumer.
Willingness to own decisions and take responsibility for outcomes.
Willingness to travel when required.
Willingness to pursue ongoing personal and professional development.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Conduct internal production, process, and manufacturing quality-control audits and risk assessments.
Apply Built-In-Quality practices, including stop capability, problem description, nonconformance sorting, feedback to the affected area, and root-cause analysis and corrective action.
Use data analysis tools and defect information to support manufacturing acceptance standards and effective gate checklists.
Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine current standards and propose quality and reliability expectations for finished trailers and sub-assemblies.
Formulate and maintain quality-control objectives aligned with corporate policies and goals.
Create and implement inspection criteria and procedures, and direct employees performing inspection and testing to maintain control over materials, facilities, and finished trailers.
Explain quality-control principles to key personnel and coordinate quality objectives with production and other plant managers to improve reliability and minimize costs.
Apply total quality management tools and approaches to departmental analysis and reporting.
Work with vendors to ensure the quality of purchased parts.
Investigate and adjust customer complaints related to quality.
Compile quality reports and audit plans, communicate audit results to management, and make recommendations.
Train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; reward and discipline employees; address complaints; and resolve problems in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Develop, implement, communicate, and maintain a quality plan to align company quality systems and policies with quality-system requirements.
Strategically plan and ensure quality across processes, training, and technology.
Perform other duties as assigned.