DC Quality Lead: Hands-On QA Supervisor

Hultafors Group North America; Town of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hultafors Group North America is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead the day-to-day QA operation in our Distribution Center. This hands-on leadership role ensures products meet quality standards, manages inspection and rework, and maintains accurate inventory while guiding a QA team.

You’ll partner with the Global Quality Assurance Manager on supplier quality, ISO compliance, and continuous improvement, focusing on preventing defects by building processes and developing people.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance, supplier management, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading or supervising employees in a manufacturing, warehouse, or quality environment.
• Understanding of quality systems, inspection processes, defects, and documentation.
• Strong communication, training, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily work of the DC Quality team, including the Quality Lead.
• Set priorities and allocate work based on inspection, rework, shipping, and business needs.
• Coach, train, and develop team members.
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and cross-training.
• Maintain consistent expectations for safety, attendance, conduct, quality, and performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hultafors Group North America is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead the day-to-day QA operation in our Distribution Center. This hands-on leadership role ensures products meet quality standards, manages inspection and rework, and maintains accurate inventory while guiding a QA team.

You’ll partner with the Global Quality Assurance Manager on supplier quality, ISO compliance, and continuous improvement, focusing on preventing defects by building processes and developing people.