Inspection Supervisor: Lead Quality & Process Excellence

5193 Kalrez USA LLC; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity is seeking an experienced Inspection Supervisor to lead inspection operations supporting our Kalrez manufacturing business at the Tralee Park facility in Newark, Delaware. You will provide frontline leadership to a team of inspectors ensuring products meet stringent quality standards and customer requirements.

You will drive operational excellence, develop staff, and partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve quality, productivity, and process efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field OR High school diploma/GED with 10+ years of relevant manufacturing inspection, quality, or operations experience, including demonstrated leadership of people in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing, quality, inspection, or production environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience working with quality systems, procedures, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of inspection professionals in a manufacturing environment.
• Ensure products meet established quality requirements and customer specifications.
• Monitor daily inspection activities, staffing levels, workflow, and performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, productivity, and process efficiency.
• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Support production schedules by prioritizing inspection activities to meet customer demand.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to resolve product and process concerns.
• Train and develop employees while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and inspection reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or 10+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing reporting systems

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

Qnity is seeking an experienced Inspection Supervisor to lead inspection operations supporting our Kalrez manufacturing business at the Tralee Park facility in Newark, Delaware. You will provide frontline leadership to a team of inspectors ensuring products meet stringent quality standards and customer requirements.

You will drive operational excellence, develop staff, and partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve quality, productivity, and process efficiency