Quality Supervisor

United Alloy•Union, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

United Alloy is a preferred designer, manufacturer, and powder coater of certified metal tanks, skids, frames, trailers, chassis, and related products crafted to world-class quality standards in strategic partnership with Fortune 500 OEM customers. UA products are proudly “Made in the USA”. In addition to being made in the USA, UA is also 9001 certified and has been recognized as a WBENC woman/minority-owned business. United Alloy empowers and entrusts our employees to manage the responsibilities of both their work and home lives. We are an agile team that produces extraordinary results, setting the standard in safety, quality, productivity, and profitability. Employees act with a sense of ownership, take initiative to problem solve, and are committed to the company’s mission, their team, and themselves. United Alloy is supportive and encouraging of our employees, helping make their dreams become a reality. At UA, every employee matters to us. We want everyone to have their own success story in their personal and professional lives. It’s one way that makes us an actively engaged team, inspired to win together. This position is responsible for supervising and advising quality employees as assigned. This position will plan and assign work to satisfy internal and external quality requirements as determined and published by United Alloy, United Alloy Customers, and ISO. This position will be responsible for holding quality employees accountable for company and individual goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
20/20 vision in at least one eye and must not be color blind required. (Magnifying lenses (readers, cheaters, etc.) are allowed if the employee normally uses them to read).
Minimum of 5 years of related production and quality experience – metal fabrication concepts and processes exposure a requirement.
Able to operate overhead cranes, tape measure, basic hand tools, and air tools.
Effectively read and interpret blueprints.
Well-developed human relations/people management skills; able to delegate authority and provide guidance, direction, goals, feedback, and discipline.
Able to develop positive working relationships with a wide range of people.
Strong written communication and presentation skills.
Strong overall computer literacy, specifically with Microsoft Office.
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to make quick and appropriate decisions.
Proficient at multitasking and prioritizing.
12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person – 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects Others, Problem Solver, and Agile.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with other Supervisors, Leads, and production staff to support product flow in the shop.
Plan and establish work schedules and assignments to coordinate with production sequences.
Ensure proper quality department coverage across all working shifts.
Coordinate the activities of auditors and technicians as a cohesive team to address all quality work required on the production floor to ensure product flow.
Review in-process quality failures and determine the disposition of nonconforming material.
Identify quality-related training needs, ensuring they are delivered to appropriate staff on a continuous basis as required.
Monitor work activities to ensure that tasks are completed on a timely basis.
Change or adjust work assignments in response to management direction or priority situations.
Evaluate all quality audit results in relation to product specifications.
Determine “pass" or “hold" on borderline cases.
Evaluate production and product problems related to quality.
Advise manufacturing management, leads, production employees, and quality teams on quality issues.
Check quality rejected material to identify quality problems.
Train, instruct, and orient employees to Company and departmental procedures.
Cross-train employees to provide back-up assistance to others in the department.
Oversee and maintain the company’s Calibration System.
Ensure effective communication amongst direct reports and peers to maximize efficiencies and reduce downtime.
Work with Human Resources to assess and resolve conflict situations.
Document disciplinary actions and follow UA’s progressive disciplinary policy for all direct reports.
Approve/Deny vacation requests of direct reports based on the company policy.
Able to flex their work schedule when required or as requested.
Work with departmental leads and production staff to ensure there is proper communication with other shifts (3rd to 1st, 1st to 2nd, 2nd to 3rd).
Maintain positive relationships with all executive staff, managers, supervisors, and employees.
Understand, support, and ensure compliance and adherence to all company policies and procedures.
Follow safe manufacturing practices and promote a safety culture.
Conduct all performance reviews as applicable.
Always lead by example and act in a professional manner.
Suggest ideas for continual improvements for all quality-related areas.