Hands-On Quality Leader - Manufacturing

TPI Composites; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Composites is seeking a hands-on Quality Supervisor to lead the Quality Team on the production floor, driving safety, quality and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will develop talent, oversee audits, and partner with Engineering and Operations to resolve quality concerns and meet customer requirements.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI tracking, and implementing corrective actions using Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and Poka-Yoke to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related field with 5+ years leadership in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, audits, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading Lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Visual Management, Poka-Yoke, waste reduction) to improve plant performance.
• Ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop employees while promoting safety and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication and data-driven decision-making, with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily activities of Quality Team Leaders and Inspectors to meet quality and production goals.
• Drive safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the department and manufacturing operations.
• Conduct quality audits, process reviews, and facility assessments for compliance with standards and procedures.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Production to investigate quality concerns, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Visual Management, RCA, Poka-Yoke, waste reduction).
• Monitor KPIs including defects, attendance, overtime, productivity, and COPQ, and develop action plans.
• Support internal quality audits including LPA and Product Audits.
• Recruit, train, coach, mentor, and develop team members to build a high-performing workforce.
• Manage employee performance through goal setting, feedback, evaluations, recognition, and development planning.
• Ensure staffing, scheduling, attendance, and payroll/timekeeping via systems such as ADP.
• Prepare and present reports regarding quality performance, audit findings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as required.

Skills

Leadership

Lean

Quality Systems

Root Cause

KPIs

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or Business

Job description

TPI Composites is seeking a hands-on Quality Supervisor to lead the Quality Team on the production floor, driving safety, quality and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will develop talent, oversee audits, and partner with Engineering and Operations to resolve quality concerns and meet customer requirements.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI tracking, and implementing corrective actions using Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and Poka-Yoke to optimize