Quality Inspection Supervisor

Dover Fueling Solutions; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fueling solutions provider is seeking a Quality Inspection Supervisor in Dundee to manage a quality inspection team. This role focuses on ensuring quality standards are met and managing team performance. Applicants should have experience in team management and a background in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing. The position requires fluency in English and strong problem-solving skills, with a preference for technical qualifications. This is a full-time, onsite role with no hybrid opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a continuous improvement/lean manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings or willingness to learn.
• Understanding of GD&T or capability to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage the quality inspection team to ensure objectives are met efficiently.
• Supervise and evaluate product quality and inspection results.
• Set department objectives and assess performance of direct reports.
• Promote high standards and ensure safety and compliance.
• Plan and implement quality improvement programs using lean tools.

Skills

Fluent English language both verbal and written

Problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

Ability to deal with people at all levels

Experience in managing a team

Education

Technical/engineering qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Requisition ID : 64078

Department : Manuf. & Operations (DEPTMFGOP)

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do but what really fuels us is our people. They’re the heart of our company. As an employee our promise to you is that you’ll work on new and innovative products and solutions be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative caring and act with integrity and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects both locally and globally will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.

We are #EnergizedByGrowth.

DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations made up of some of the most trusted leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented innovative outstanding people we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel‑dispensing equipment including clean energy solutions, systems and payment automatic tank gauging and wet stock‑management solutions DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems OPW Fuel Management Systems ClearView Tokheim ProGauge Fairbanks LIQAL AvaLAN and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin TX DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Position Summary

The Quality Inspection Supervisor (Value Stream Leader) manages the quality inspection team to ensure objectives are met in the most efficient way and our customer’s needs are met. This role emphasises coordination, documentation and people leadership rather than technical engineering expertise. There will be line management responsibility for 3 team members.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the work people and results in the inspection area to inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased products and parts.
• Provide leadership, direction, management and development of the inspection team and inspection areas.
• Set department objectives/KPIs, review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports.
• Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviours expected of them particularly HSE and 5S.
• Manage and lead the team ensuring adequate staffing levels, managing holiday allowances, recruitment, training, development, appraisal, attendance, disciplinary issues and daily supervision to maximise efficient productivity.
• Coordinate personnel, tools and parts to ensure inspection schedules are met and throughput maintained to meet our internal and external customer needs.
• Manage workload and priorities by ensuring a plan is defined, executed and deviations are escalated.
• Deliver measurement reports to the quality team with conclusion and findings that allow for a decision to be made.
• Ensure compliance within the inspection function with the standards applicable to our business (ATEX MID) - this includes ensuring the calibration status of our tools/master meter is up to date, archiving of declarations of conformity, inspection plans are followed, sampling is followed, deviation recorded via concessions.
• Plan and implement quality improvement programs using lean tools (A3, 8D) and drive daily operator‑generated Kaizen via the tier structure.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best‑practice quality vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.

Qualification Requirements

• Fluent English language both verbal and written.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Experience of working in a continuous improvement / lean manufacturing environment.
• Ability to deal with people at all levels (Shopfloor / Senior management).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and good knowledge of 5 WHY ISHIKAWA.
• Good presentation skills including common use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• A technical / engineering qualification is a plus.
• Ability to read technical drawings or learn to (training can be provided).
• Understanding of GD&T or ability to learn (training can be provided).

Behavioural Requirements

• Self‑motivated; manages own schedule in a manner which yields best results.
• Able to work in a high‑paced and dynamic team.
• Hands‑on approach.
• Ability to interact at all levels of the organisation.
• Willing to learn and achieve any formal quality qualification as set by the company.

Other Requirements

• Able to work 5 days per week on site in Dundee (hybrid work is not available for this role).
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK (no Visa sponsorship is available for this position) and a degree of flexibility to work overtime at short notice.

Additional Information

Dover Fueling Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state provincial or local law. Dover Fueling Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information or any other factors prohibited by law.

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Function: Quality & Continuous Improvement

Required Experience: Manager

Employment Type: Full Time

Vacancy: 1

Location: EMEA – United Kingdom – Dundee – Dundee