Quality Supervisor

Timken; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Supervisor to oversee quality assurance processes, ensure operational compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, experience in team leadership, and a degree in a related field. This role offers the opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent team and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in supplier management and measurement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train employees on inspection techniques.
• Ensure accountability for quality and operating expenses.
• Lead investigations into supplier quality issues.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent team and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in supplier management

Strong analytical skills

Highly organized and process-oriented

Education

Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree in manufacturing or equivalent experience

Job description

Your Career Begins at Timken

If you're ready for a challenging career that provides opportunities for personal and professional growth, consider joining Timken. Our associates help make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of machinery that keeps industry moving.

Purpose and Scope

The Quality Supervisor is responsible for overseeing quality, operating expenses, schedule adherence, inventory, throughput measures, and all legal and safety issues related to their assigned areas. They will coordinate activities, lead and supervise employees to meet objectives, and promote change, innovation, and continuous improvement among staff.

Responsibilities

1. Supervise and train employees on inspection and gauging techniques.
2. Ensure accountability for quality, operating expenses, schedule achievement, inventory, and throughput.
3. Facilitate resolution of customer and supplier quality issues both internally and externally in collaboration with other Timken personnel.
4. Lead investigations into supplier quality and customer complaints, implementing effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
5. Recommend improvements to existing procedures and practices.
6. Motivate and lead quality employees in continuous improvement initiatives.
7. Lead by example to foster a safe, clean environment that enables employees to perform at their best.
8. Maintain open communication through daily discussions and meetings, being accessible to employees.
9. Coach and develop employees to reach their full potential and take charge of their personal development.
10. Handle regulated waste disposal in accordance with federal and state regulations, if applicable.

Technical/Functional Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent team and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in supplier management, measurement, and acceptance of incoming and manufactured items.
• Strong analytical skills, including proficiency with tools like Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of AMS specifications.
• Effective communication in motivation, development, continuous improvement, assessment, and recognition.
• Highly organized and process-oriented.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree, or equivalent experience in manufacturing (preferred).
• US Citizenship or Green Card holder.

All qualified applicants will be treated equally regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected categories by law.