Quality Control Supervisor

Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions seeks a Quality Control Supervisor to lead the QC team in Bowling Green, KY, ensuring products meet customer, company, and regulatory quality standards. The role provides hands-on QC support when needed.

Responsibilities include supervising QC Technicians, staffing and training, inspecting parts, and driving improvements through APQP, FMEA, PPAP, and process capability studies in a manufacturing setting compliant with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of Quality Technician or related quality experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of quality systems, statistical analysis, precision measurement, and process validation.
• Knowledge of APQP, FMEA, PPAP, and process capability studies preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop Quality Control Technicians.
• Manage staffing, attendance, performance, training, and daily department operations.
• Inspect production parts and identify, document, and resolve quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Conduct internal process audits and support corrective actions.
• Create and communicate quality alerts and solutions.
• Manage quality measuring equipment and support the calibration program.
• Assist with customer and supplier PPAP activities.
• Support APQP, FMEA, and process capability activities.
• Promote 5S, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate employee and quality records.
• Provide hands-on QC support when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Reading technical drawings

Statistical analysis

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

APQP

FMEA

PPAP

Process capability

Job description

Starting Salary:Starting at $55,000 per year
Department: Quality Assurance
Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

The Quality Control Supervisor leads the Quality Control team and ensures products meet customer, company, and regulatory quality standards. This role supervises QC Technicians, supports production quality, resolves quality issues, and promotes continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop Quality Control Technicians.
• Manage staffing, attendance, performance, training, and daily department operations.
• Inspect production parts and identify, document, and resolve quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Conduct internal process audits and support corrective actions.
• Create and communicate quality alerts and solutions.
• Manage quality measuring equipment and support the calibration program.
• Assist with customer and supplier PPAP activities.
• Support APQP, FMEA, process validation, and process capability activities.
• Promote 5S, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate employee and quality records.
• Provide hands‑on QC support when needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of Quality Technician or related quality experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of quality systems, statistical analysis, precision measurement, and process validation.
• Knowledge of APQP, FMEA, PPAP, and process capability studies preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, squatting, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift and carry aluminum products weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with temperature variations.