Quality Control Supervisor (Trainee)

ANDRITZ; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to lead daily shop floor operations and coordinate inspections from in-process checks to final customer reports. This role requires hands-on supervision, documentation, and proactive quality management to meet customer requirements.

You will oversee quality engineers and operators, enforce procedures, and drive continuous improvement, lean initiatives, and safe work practices on the production floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on manufacturing or shop floor experience.
• ISO-certified manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shop floor operations and production activities.
• Assign work, set priorities, and balance workloads.
• Maintain hands-on presence on the shop floor to monitor quality.
• Ensure work adheres to drawings, procedures, and specifications.
• Resolve production and quality issues in real time.
• Perform and oversee in-process and final inspections; verify parts meet specs.
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports and quality documentation.
• Support customer audits and provide timely quality updates.

Skills

Supervision

Inspection

Documentation

Quality control

Lean

5S

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day shop floor operations while ensuring all products meet internal quality standards and customer requirements. This is a hands-on role focused on supervision, inspection, documentation, and direct involvement in quality control activities from in-process checks through final customer reports.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

The Quality Control Supervisor‘s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise daily shop operations and production activities
• Assign work, set priorities, and balance workloads
• Maintain a strong hands-on presence on the shop floor
• Ensure work is performed according to drawings, procedures, and specifications
• Resolve production and quality issues in real time
• Quality Control
  • Perform and oversee in-process and final inspections
  • Verify parts and assemblies meet specifications, blueprints, and customer requirements
  • Use inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring tools
  • Identify defects, non-conformances, and quality trends
  • Initiate corrective actions and work with operators to prevent repeat issues
  • Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation
• Customer Reporting & Documentation
  • Create, maintain, and review in-process inspection reports
  • Prepare final inspection and quality reports for customers
  • Ensure all reports are accurate, complete, and meet customer and contractual requirements
  • Compile inspection data, measurements, and certifications as required
  • Support customer audits, quality reviews, and documentation requests
  • Communicate quality results and concerns to management and customers as needed
• Safety & Compliance
  • Enforce safety rules and proper PPE usage
  • Promote a clean, organized, and safe work environment
  • Participate in incident investigations and corrective actions
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations
• Train and coach operators on quality standards and inspection methods
• Provide feedback on performance and quality expectations
• Support onboarding and training of new employees
• Maintain consistent communication between shop floor and management
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and workflow
• Reduce scrap, rework, and customer returns
• Support Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with management, engineering, and quality teams

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production shop floor environment.
• Prior experience in quality control, product inspection, or shop floor supervision is preferred.
• Experience working within an ISO-certified manufacturing environment is preferred.