Supv QC

Medline Industries, LP•Waukegan, IL

5d•$79,000 - $119,000

About The Position

Job Summary The QC Supervisor is a frontline leadership quality role responsible for ensuring real-time adherence to manufacturing procedures, documentation accuracy, and operational discipline on assigned production lines. This role serves as a quality presence during active operations, verifying line setup, monitoring batch documentation execution, enforcing procedural compliance through direct observation and video audit, and supporting deviation initiation when required. The QC Supervisor also supports continuous improvement by conducting Gemba walks to sustain 6S standards and acts as a backup QC Inspector for in process sampling activities. Job Description Quality Inspector Management · Provide on shift performance management support for QC Inspectors, including coaching, development feedback, and performance review input · Coordinate daily coverage and task assignments for QC Inspectors to support production priorities and inspection plan execution. · Identify performance or capability gaps and escalate training needs, resourcing constraints, and compliance risks to Quality leadership, as appropriate. Manufacturing Line Setup & Readiness · Verify production line setup prior to batch start to ensure alignment with approved batch records, SOPs, and work instructions. · Confirm materials, equipment status, documentation availability, and line clearance are complete and compliant before execution. · Provide quality approval for line readiness when required by procedure. Real-Time Batch Record Monitoring & Documentation Oversight · Conduct live floor observations and video audits of manufacturing activities to verify operator adherence to approved procedures and work instructions. · Identify, document, and communicate procedural non-compliance in a timely manner. · Provide immediate coaching or correction to operations staff when permitted by procedure. · Flag behaviors or trends indicating potential compliance risk or training gaps. Procedural Compliance Monitoring (Live & Video-Based) · Inspect and approve production start-up samples prior to releasing the line for full production. · Confirm material movement, component traceability, solution totes, and requisitioned materials align with the active work order. · Verify proper allocation and usage of materials between orders in accordance with approved procedures. · Support validation work orders by performing required inspections and documentation. Deviation Identification & Quality Event Support Identify deviations, discrepancies, or abnormal events during operations that may impact product quality or compliance. · Initiate or support deviation records in accordance with site quality systems when required. · Provide factual, real-time observation inputs to deviation investigations. Gemba Walks & 6S / Operational Excellence · Conduct routine Gemba walks on the manufacturing floor to evaluate adherence to 6S standards. · Identify housekeeping, organization, flow, or discipline gaps impacting efficiency or compliance. · Partner with operations to reinforce standards and promote sustained improvements. In-Process Quality Inspection Support · Act as a back-up QC Inspector to perform in-process sampling, inspections, or checks as required by production schedules or staffing needs. · Execute sampling and inspection activities according to approved procedures and inspection plans. · Accurately document inspection results and communicate findings to operations and quality leadership. Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position: $79,000.00 - $119,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold. Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here. Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time. If you’re a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.

Responsibilities

Provide on shift performance management support for QC Inspectors, including coaching, development feedback, and performance review input
Coordinate daily coverage and task assignments for QC Inspectors to support production priorities and inspection plan execution.
Identify performance or capability gaps and escalate training needs, resourcing constraints, and compliance risks to Quality leadership, as appropriate.
Verify production line setup prior to batch start to ensure alignment with approved batch records, SOPs, and work instructions.
Confirm materials, equipment status, documentation availability, and line clearance are complete and compliant before execution.
Provide quality approval for line readiness when required by procedure.
Conduct live floor observations and video audits of manufacturing activities to verify operator adherence to approved procedures and work instructions.
Identify, document, and communicate procedural non-compliance in a timely manner.
Provide immediate coaching or correction to operations staff when permitted by procedure.
Flag behaviors or trends indicating potential compliance risk or training gaps.
Inspect and approve production start-up samples prior to releasing the line for full production.
Confirm material movement, component traceability, solution totes, and requisitioned materials align with the active work order.
Verify proper allocation and usage of materials between orders in accordance with approved procedures.
Support validation work orders by performing required inspections and documentation.
Identify deviations, discrepancies, or abnormal events during operations that may impact product quality or compliance.
Initiate or support deviation records in accordance with site quality systems when required.
Provide factual, real-time observation inputs to deviation investigations.
Conduct routine Gemba walks on the manufacturing floor to evaluate adherence to 6S standards.
Identify housekeeping, organization, flow, or discipline gaps impacting efficiency or compliance.
Partner with operations to reinforce standards and promote sustained improvements.
Act as a back-up QC Inspector to perform in-process sampling, inspections, or checks as required by production schedules or staffing needs.
Execute sampling and inspection activities according to approved procedures and inspection plans.
Accurately document inspection results and communicate findings to operations and quality leadership.