Supervisor, Quality Assurance

Ball • Waddell, AZ

1d • $75,400 - $105,290 • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Quality Assurance manages plant vision systems processes and optimizes plant vision systems and related processes to improve performance. The role supports implementation and maintenance of plant vision systems equipment and Torus gauges, food safety systems, and quality assurance procedures. It works in coordination with plant engineering, manufacturing, quality functions, and divisional partners, and supervises plant team members responsible for the vision systems process and Torus gauges.

The position also supports a safe and environmentally compliant workplace through safety activities, training, emergency procedures, waste management, and adherence to company and regulatory requirements. It works in both office and manufacturing environments and requires regular onsite engagement. The role may involve weekend work, rotating 12-hour shifts, overtime, and on-call duties as directed by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of job-related experience in a leadership role.
• Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard plant quality assurance techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information confidentially.
• Ability to negotiate with customers to promote or sell ideas or concepts.
• Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
• Working knowledge of product specifications, customer needs and expectations, and generally accepted supervisory practices and procedures.
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct.
• Ability to work in office and manufacturing environments and wear required safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear.
• Ability to match colors.
• Availability for possible weekend work, scheduled 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, regular overtime, and on-call duties as directed by management.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of job-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure work environment, including correcting unsafe conditions, facilitating monthly safety meetings, conducting monthly safety inspections, and investigating accidents as required.
• Support development, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the food safety system.
• Implement and support plant vision systems equipment and Torus gauges.
• Coordinate work with plant engineering, manufacturing, and quality functions.
• Investigate and recommend improvements to plant vision systems processes and Torus gauges to increase production, reduce costs, or improve maintainability.
• Participate in troubleshooting investigations and corrective actions involving plant vision systems and Torus gauges.
• Participate in audits and upgrades, and recommend improvements to plant vision systems equipment and Torus gauges.
• Maintain effective working relationships across plant departments and the wider organization.
• Partner with divisional engineering and manufacturing vision systems personnel on plant analysis and reporting about vision system rejects.
• Supervise plant team members to ensure the plant vision system process and Torus gauges operate appropriately.
• Maintain reports evaluating product quality in accordance with established quality assurance procedures.
• May lead an hourly team and schedule, or assist in scheduling, inspection personnel to assignments for effective manpower utilization.
• Facilitate plant vision system and Torus gauge training and development programs.
• Ensure Torus gauges and equipment are maintained and calibrated on schedule.
• Initiate, review, master, and follow standard operating procedures for the area of responsibility.
• Maintain constructive employee relations and a positive, productive work environment.
• Comply with job safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Attend environmental management training and comply with hazardous waste and other environmental management requirements.
• Communicate with the emergency coordinator or environmental focal point/manager regarding environmental activities and respond to emergency directions and procedures as required.
• Complete and maintain assigned environmental documentation and report on assigned responsibilities.
• Recognize waste streams, minimize waste generation, and properly dispose of, segregate, accumulate, and store waste.
• Comply with environmental regulations when handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Comprehensive benefits structure; details are available on Ball’s Total Rewards page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED