Automotive Quality Supervisor: Defect Reduction & Compliance

Eissmann Group Automotive; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eissmann Automotive in Pell City, AL, is seeking an experienced Quality Supervisor to lead day‑to‑day quality activities, ensure products and manufacturing processes meet internal standards, customer‑specific requirements, and automotive standards.

The Quality Supervisor will provide hands‑on leadership to the Quality team while partnering with Production, Engineering, Logistics, and other departments to drive continuous improvement, reduce defects, and maintain customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of quality experience in automotive/manufacturing.
• Previous supervisory, team lead, or leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Experience with 8D, 5 Why, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide daily direction to Quality Technicians, Inspectors, and other assigned Quality personnel.
• Ensure manufactured products meet customer specifications, drawings, quality standards, and internal requirements.
• Monitor production quality and respond quickly to quality concerns, nonconforming material, defects, and customer issues.
• Lead containment activities and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
• Support root‑cause investigations using quality problem‑solving methodologies such as 5 Why, 8D, Fishbone, and other structured problem‑solving tools.
• Monitor quality performance and identify trends involving scrap, rework, defects, customer complaints, and internal nonconformances.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering to identify opportunities for process and product improvement.
• Support compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, customer‑specific requirements, and applicable quality management systems.
• Assist with internal, customer, and third‑party audits and ensure corrective actions are completed within established timelines.
• Support APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, PFMEA, work instructions, inspection standards, and other quality documentation as required.
• Ensure proper inspection, measurement, documentation, and disposition of nonconforming products.
• Communicate quality concerns and expectations effectively across departments and shifts.
• Provide coaching, training, and development to Quality team members.
• Maintain accurate quality records, reports, and documentation.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, safety, and customer‑focused quality.
• Support customer quality requirements for automotive OEM and Tier customers, including premium automotive manufacturers.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on operational and business needs.

Skills

Quality Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

8D Methodology

Cross-functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Associate in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing or related field

Equivalent automotive manufacturing experience may be considered

Tools

ASQ Certification

Job description

Eissmann Automotive in Pell City, AL, is seeking an experienced Quality Supervisor to lead day‑to‑day quality activities, ensure products and manufacturing processes meet internal standards, customer‑specific requirements, and automotive standards.

The Quality Supervisor will provide hands‑on leadership to the Quality team while partnering with Production, Engineering, Logistics, and other departments to drive continuous improvement, reduce defects, and maintain customer satisfaction.