Inspection Supervisor

Proterial Cable America; Ashaway (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Proterial Cable America in Ashaway, RI seeks an Inspection Supervisor to lead the quality testing and in-process inspection team.

You will ensure product conformance to specifications, supervise staff, and keep production schedules updated while driving continuous improvement in a controlled manufacturing environment. This role requires strong communication and analytical skills in a ISO 13485 setting.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and ERP systems.
• Ability to supervise and direct multiple employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Oversees quality testing, sampling, and control strategies.
• Fills in and performs inspection and testing when necessary.
• Supervises Inspection staff workforce for quality, quantity, and timeliness of work performed.
• Updates inspection status on the production schedule.
• Reviews and approves timecards and time off requests for the inspection team.
• Manages the production floor material release and final disposition activities.
• Acts as the owner of Quality Control Inspection and control of Nonconforming Material.
• Reviews records for thoroughness and accuracy.
• Trains Inspectors and completes training records for the inspection team.
• Follows the company’s Quality Management System and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Obey all safety rules, report unsafe conditions and injuries.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

ERP systems

Word

Excel

Supervise staff

Task prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

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Managment-Mfg Indirect Labor - Full-Time Management Ashaway, Rhode Island, Ashaway, RI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1758

Position Summary

The Inspection Supervisor effectively leads the work-in-process inspection team, ensuring only material conforming to product specifications leaves facility. Recommends changes to inspection plans and test methods to improve inspection processes. This job primarily operates in a controlled manufacturing environment designed for sustained production. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversees quality testing, sampling, and control strategies.
• Fills in and performs inspection and testing when necessary.
• Supervises Inspection staff workforce for quality, quantity, and timeliness of work performed.
• Updates inspection status on the production schedule.
• Reviews and approves timecards and time off requests for the inspection team.
• Manages the production floor material release and final disposition activities.
• Acts as the owner of Quality Control Inspection and control of Nonconforming Material.
• Reviews and provides edits to applicable QC documents, deviations, etc.
• Participates in investigation of customer complaints/corrective and preventive actions.
• Reviews records for thoroughness and accuracy.
• Trains Inspectors and completes training records for the inspection team.
• Follows the company’s Quality Management System and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Obey all safety rules, use caution in work activities, and continuously practice safe behaviors.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions/behaviors and work-related injuries to site supervision.

Qualifications

Required

• High level of communication skills both verbal and written and a track record of developing team members
• Strong analytical skills needed
• Must be detail oriented
• Proficient computer skills that include experience with Word, Excel, and ERP systems
• Must be able to supervise and direct multiple employees in a fast-paced, processing environment
• Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple tasks with minimal direction

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience in a lead role
• 2+ years’ experience in QA/QC role preferred
• Experience in medical device manufacturing a plus
• ASQ certification preferred

An Affirative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Proterial Cable America, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. As a Federal Contractor, we encourage priority referral of protected veterans under VEVRAA.