Manufacturing Quality Lead — Team Mentor & Improvement

the-pivot-group-careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is actively seeking a Quality Supervisor in Newaygo, MI to lead a team of inspectors and drive quality excellence. The role focuses on developing and maintaining robust QA processes, resolving non-conformances, and collaborating with production and engineering to ensure product standards are met.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s in engineering/manufacturing, 5+ years QA experience in manufacturing, 2+ years in supervision, and familiarity with ISO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949).
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (e.g., SPC, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, 8D).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and mentors a team of quality inspectors and technicians.
• Develops, implements, and maintains quality control processes and procedures.
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Monitors and analyzes quality data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensures compliance with internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with production, engineering, and supply chain to resolve quality issues.
• Manages the calibration and maintenance of quality inspection equipment.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Tools

FMEA

SPC

8D

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelors in Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is actively seeking a Quality Supervisor in Newaygo, MI to lead a team of inspectors and drive quality excellence. The role focuses on developing and maintaining robust QA processes, resolving non-conformances, and collaborating with production and engineering to ensure product standards are met.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s in engineering/manufacturing, 5+ years QA experience in manufacturing, 2+ years in supervision, and familiarity with ISO