On-Site Quality Supervisor — Manufacturing Inspections Lead

CFO Trane U.S. Inc.-CFO; South Carolina; On-site; USD 78,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Trane Technologies seeks a Quality Inspector Supervisor to lead plant quality inspectors, ensure adherence to inspection plans, and drive continuous improvement in product quality. You will coordinate daily schedules, mentor staff, and coordinate cross-training to maintain high standards across production lines.

The role demands 5+ years in manufacturing quality with 2+ years of supervisory experience, plus credentials such as ASQ CQA or Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Quality Control/Assurance role within manufacturing
• 3+ years of direct manufacturing inspection experience
• 2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Lean Manufacturing/5S basics, ISO 9001, or IATF 16949 awareness

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise all plant quality inspectors across lines or departments
• Plan and assign daily work schedules to ensure inspection coverage for all production areas
• Balance inspector workload based on production demand, risk level, and staffing availability
• Monitor team attendance, punctuality, overtime, and shift handoff effectiveness
• Lead shift start-up meetings with inspectors to review priorities and quality alerts
• Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and support to inspectors on inspection expectations
• Set clear performance expectations for inspectors and conduct performance evaluations
• Develop backup coverage plans for absences and high-volume periods
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training new inspectors
• Oversee all in-process, first-piece, last-piece, and final inspection activities

Skills

Quality leadership

Inspection

Coaching

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality Management

Tools

ASQ CQA or Six Sigma

Job description

Trane Technologies seeks a Quality Inspector Supervisor to lead plant quality inspectors, ensure adherence to inspection plans, and drive continuous improvement in product quality. You will coordinate daily schedules, mentor staff, and coordinate cross-training to maintain high standards across production lines.

The role demands 5+ years in manufacturing quality with 2+ years of supervisory experience, plus credentials such as ASQ CQA or Six Sigma.