Quality Supervisor - Manufacturing
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Quality Supervisor to oversee quality operations within a manufacturing environment. This direct-hire opportunity is ideal for a quality professional with strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of ISO 9001 standards, and experience driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Quality Supervisor will ensure products consistently meet quality requirements while leading a team of Quality Assurance Technicians and supporting operational excellence. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Operations and plays a key role in maintaining compliance with quality management systems, regulatory requirements, and government data protection standards.
Requirements
- 3+ years of Quality Assurance experience within a regulated manufacturing, medical, military, or quality-focused environment.
- 1–2 years of supervisory or leadership experience managing quality teams.
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
- Experience with mechanical inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, testing equipment, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
- Experience conducting audits, investigations, corrective actions, and maintaining quality documentation.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and SharePoint.
- Experience using ERP systems; NetSuite experience is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Post-secondary education in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Science, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools such as Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the Quality Assurance team to ensure compliance with quality standards and company procedures.
- Organize work assignments, monitor employee performance, and provide coaching, training, and mentorship to team members.
- Ensure all products meet ISO 9001:2015 quality standards prior to release.
- Oversee in-process inspections, quality monitoring, testing, and batch documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitor calibration programs to ensure inspection and testing equipment remain compliant and operational.
- Assist in creating, revising, and implementing work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality documentation.
- Lead investigations related to nonconforming materials, customer complaints, quality incidents, deviations, and corrective actions.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and other cross-functional departments to improve quality and operational efficiency.
- Support internal and external audits, inspections, validation activities, and regulatory readiness.
- Analyze manufacturing processes and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
- Utilize process control methods, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), to minimize process variation and improve consistency.
- Monitor key manufacturing metrics such as cycle time, yield, scrap rate, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Provide technical troubleshooting and process improvement support for manufacturing operations.
- Ensure compliance with federal contract requirements by safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Participate in annual security awareness and compliance training.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Salary: $67,000 +
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
