Quality Engineer Supervisor

Energizer Holdings, Inc; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Energizer Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer Supervisor to lead quality initiatives at our Dayton, OH facility. You will supervise Quality Technicians, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance across operations while coordinating with R&D and suppliers.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in quality systems, and a solid manufacturing background. This is a onsite role with a comprehensive total rewards package and bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years designing, implementing, managing, and auditing quality systems.
• Strong background in manufacturing operations.
• Experience with Quality Management System tools and regulatory requirements.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience with coaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Quality Technicians and ensure adherence to quality protocols.
• Provide coaching and guidance to build capability and accountability.
• Oversee audits schedules and project support activities.
• Develop and monitor comprehensive quality systems and processes.
• Analyze quality data to guide compliance strategies and system requirements.
• Serve as primary contact for managing customer complaints and feedback.
• Lead internal auditing programs and drive CAPA actions.
• Collaborate with Operations and R&D for product trials and launches.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

Auditing

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

QMS tools

Job description

What you\'ll love about this job

Fast-Paced | Leadership Development | Growth Opportunity | Total Rewards Package

This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.

Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we\'re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Position Summary

As a Quality Engineer Supervisor within Energizer\’s Global Auto Care division, you will lead quality initiatives at our Dayton manufacturing facility. In this leadership role, you\’ll oversee a team of quality professionals, driving excellence across operations. You\’ll collaborate cross-functionally to ensure our products meet the highest standards, manage customer and supplier quality issues, and champion a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Quality Technicians, ensuring effective performance, continuous development, and adherence to quality protocols
• Provide regular coaching, feedback, and guidance to build technical capability and accountability
• Oversee technician assignments, audit schedules, and project support activities
• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive quality systems and processes
• Analyze quality data to guide Operations and R&D on compliance strategies and system requirements
• Serve as primary contact for managing customer complaints and feedback
• Monitor complaint trends and resolution effectiveness
• Lead and coach production teams in investigation processes and corrective actions
• Act as a liaison between Operations and R&D to ensure successful product trials and launches
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and proactive issue resolution
• Address quality concerns with suppliers to prevent potential customer issues
• Resolve raw material and product quality discrepancies efficiently
• Design and deliver impactful quality systems training across the organization
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for quality-related projects and initiatives
• Lead the design and rollout of an internal auditing program
• Set performance metrics, guide Quality Technicians on auditing techniques, and ensure audit effectiveness
• Champion problem-solving initiatives using prior experiences and root cause analysis methodologies
• Support teams in developing and implementing corrective and preventive action plans
• Identify and assess quality and compliance risks
• Recommend strategic actions based on cross-functional insights and impact assessments
• Represent the Quality team on enterprise-wide improvement projects
• Utilize tools such as 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams to drive systemic quality solutions

What we are looking for

• Previous supervisory experience
• 3+ years of experience with strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring
• Bachelor\'s degree in Quality Engineering, Science, or related field OR equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of relevant (designing, implementing, managing, and auditing quality systems) experience
• Strong background in manufacturing operations
• Proven expertise in Quality Management System tools and regulatory requirements

What we prefer

• Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers

Come join us!

Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Total Rewards Package

The salary range for this position is USD $85,000.00/Yr. - USD $107,000.00/Yr.

Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Energizer strives to create a supportive work environment centered around colleagues\’s professional and personal well-being. Our total rewards package provides comprehensive benefits to attract, retain, and protect our colleagues – including health and welfare insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.