Quality Control Supervisor: Lead QC Team & Drive Quality

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

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.