Quality Supervisor

Bowmar LLC•Fort Wayne, IN

72d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Quality Supervisor oversees the daily activities of Quality Assurance Auditors and Assemblers, coordinating workflow and assignments to meet customer requirements and allocate resources appropriately. The role promotes Continuous Improvement and coaches employees in the Toyota Production System (TPS) to help deliver the highest quality, shortest lead time, and lowest cost to customers. The supervisor partners with the Director of Operations, Director of Engineering, and Director of Quality to develop standard work, maintain compliance with ISO9001 and AS9100, and advance Lean initiatives. The position leads quality problem-solving and corrective activities, manages audit and nonconforming-material processes, analyzes quality data, and supports staffing and operational decisions. The role requires at least five years of production experience, including two years in a supervisory role. A high school diploma or GED is required. Work is performed in an air-conditioned environment with consistently low noise levels, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds is required. The position is eligible for a bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, 14 paid holidays, and health and wellness benefits. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable. Candidates offered employment must complete a pre-employment drug screen, and employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least five years of production experience, including at least two years in a supervisory role.
Demonstrated experience with the Toyota Production System.
Ability to conduct structured root cause analysis and problem-solving.
Strong analytical skills for collecting, organizing, and evaluating quality data.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and evaluate competing demands.
Positive, professional attitude and appearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 quality management systems preferred.
Manufacturing quality assurance experience preferred.
ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise the daily activities of Quality Assurance Auditors and Assemblers.
Coordinate workflow and daily assignments to meet customer requirements and allocate resources properly.
Execute the UAW contract with integrity and seek win-win outcomes with team members.
Contribute to building and sustaining a culture of Continuous Improvement across Bowmar.
Partner with the Director of Operations and Director of Engineering to develop and implement standard work.
Coach and train employees in TPS tools, including Standard Work, 5-S, Process Mapping, Pull Systems, Single-Piece Flow, and KanBan.
Lead and support root cause analysis, including 5 Whys and Fishbone diagrams, to resolve nonconformances, customer complaints, and internal quality issues.
Work with other departments on corrective, preventive, and improvement activities.
Partner with the Director of Quality to maintain compliance with ISO9001 and AS9100 standards through processes and audit activities.
Work with the Director of Quality to drive Lean initiatives that improve First Pass Yield, reduce scrap and defects, and optimize process flow.
Gather, analyze, and summarize quality data to prepare reports and recommendations.
Ensure completion and review of internal audits and support external audits.
Oversee control of nonconforming material and ensure proper documentation and disposition.
Use the Made2Manage ERP system effectively and ensure real-time, accurate data entry.
Implement visual controls for immediate operational awareness.
Participate in selecting new team members.
Provide the Director of Quality with input regarding equipment, process improvements, staffing, and operational needs.