Quality Control Supervisor

Kobelco Aluminum Products & Extrusions Inc.; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kobelco Aluminum Products & Extrusions Inc. in Bowling Green, KY seeks a Quality Control Supervisor to lead the QC team, oversee compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, and drive continuous improvement.

You will manage personnel data in HRIS, perform internal audits, train staff, and coordinate PPAP activities while ensuring product quality and production delivery. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong measurement skills, and the ability to work across functions to resolve quality

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; college technical degree preferred.
• 3-5 years experience as Quality Technician or in a similar QC leadership role.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, precision measurement, process validation, supplier quality, product testing, and process capability studies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise QC technicians and processes to ensure compliance with customer quality requirements and internal standards.
• Manage attendance, workforce coverage, and discipline.
• Act as a floating QC technician to cover gaps.
• Perform internal audits per ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Inspect parts daily for defects and maintain records.
• Train employees on specifications and methods; monitor effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Interpret schematics

Statistical analysis

APQP/FMEA/PPAP knowledge

OSHA/EPA rules

Quality systems

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tech/Engineering degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Location: Bowling Green, KY, 42101

Position Summary

The Quality Control Supervisor will oversee the Quality Control process and technicians to ensure ongoing compliance with internal and external quality standards and requirements. This role requires strong leadership skills, hands-on involvement in quality assurance activities, and the ability to manage personnel and processes effectively.

Essential Functions

• Supervise Quality Control technicians and processes to support and verify compliance with customer quality requirements and internal quality standards.
• Manage time, attendance, discipline, workforce requirements, and usage to ensure proper coverage and operation of the QC section.
• Act as a "floating" Quality Technician to cover gaps in coverage as needed.
• Perform internal process audits in accordance with documented standards, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949.
• Inspect parts daily during production for defects and maintain accurate records.
• Train employees by explaining product specifications and demonstrating work methods and techniques.
• Monitor training effectiveness, evaluate skill levels, and support development of QA technicians.
• Create and distribute internal quality alerts to communicate issues and solutions.
• Document production and quality problems and communicate solutions across all organizational levels.
• Oversee company measuring equipment and instrumentation, ensuring proper function, care, and storage.
• Support compliance with the calibration program as outlined in company procedures.
• Assist with supplier and customer PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) activities.
• Coordinate internal sorting processes to meet quality and production delivery requirements.
• Initiate and support 5S and safety improvements within the work area.
• Manage all personnel data using HRIS, documenting coaching, PTO, points, and other relevant information for direct reports.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Engage in constant physical activities throughout the shift (except breaks and lunch) including standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, near/far vision, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying aluminum products up to 50 lbs.

Job Related Functions

• Read and interpret details and schematics.
• Apply organizational, supervisory, computer, mathematical, and statistical skills.
• Utilize knowledge and principles of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), PPAP, process sign off, and Part Submission Warrants.
• Observe OSHA, EPA, and company rules and regulations concerning personal safety.
• Enforce company policies consistently.
• Maintain and clean work area and report maintenance problems promptly.
• Regularly exposed to temperature extremes.

Educational Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree in a technical field preferred.
• 3-5 years prior experience as a Quality Technician.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, precision measurement, process validation, supplier quality, product testing, training and development, and process capability studies.