Quality Senior Supervisor

MDS Staffing; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing in Anoka, Minnesota, is seeking a senior Quality Leader to standardize inspection processes and drive continuous improvement across product lines. You will mentor a team of Quality Technicians and design robust inspection protocols for consistent evaluation of incoming materials.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field, extensive receiving-inspection experience, and a proven track record in coaching teams and applying GD&T, inspection technologies, and ISO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive quality experience in a manufacturing environment, especially receiving inspection or quality operations.
• Proven track record in leading, coaching, and developing Quality Technicians or inspection teams.
• Strong knowledge of receiving inspection methodologies, GD&T, blueprint reading, and inspection technologies.
• Experience in developing standardized inspection plans and instructions.
• Proficient in quality tools such as Root Cause Analysis, Control Plans, FMEA, SPC, PPAP, Lean, Six Sigma, and ISO 9001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Quality Technicians, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Design and refine inspection protocols to ensure uniform evaluation of incoming materials across product lines.
• Set inspection priorities and manage resources to support production schedules while upholding quality standards.
• Ensure Quality Technicians are trained in inspection methods and measurement technologies, maintaining standardized work.
• Identify and implement process improvements leveraging technology and Lean methodologies.
• Lead investigations into supplier and incoming material quality issues, including containment and root cause analysis.
• Oversee NCR activity to ensure timely resolution and identification of systemic corrective actions.
• Analyze receiving inspection performance metrics and drive supplier quality improvements.

Skills

Quality leadership

GDT knowledge

Blueprint reading

Inspection methodologies

Root cause analysis

FMEA

Six Sigma

ISO 9001

Continuous improvement

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMs

Vision systems

ERP/MRP systems

Electronic quality management systems

Job description

Join a dynamic team in a pivotal leadership role where your expertise will guide the standardization processes, foster talent development, enhance supplier quality performance, and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives. This position is critical to ensuring that our products uphold the highest standards of safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Quality Technicians, promoting a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the Receiving Inspection function.
• Design and refine inspection protocols and methods to ensure uniform evaluation of incoming materials across all product lines.
• Set inspection priorities and manage resources to support production schedules while upholding quality standards.
• Ensure Quality Technicians are thoroughly trained and skilled in inspection methods, precision measurement instruments, and evaluation technologies, maintaining standardized work and certification requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging technology, automation, and Lean methodologies to enhance inspection efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead investigations into supplier and incoming material quality issues, including containment, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee Nonconformance Report (NCR) activity to ensure timely resolution and identify trends for systemic corrective actions.
• Analyze receiving inspection performance metrics, initiate improvements, and enhance supplier quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive quality experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in leading receiving inspection or quality operations.
• Proven track record in leading, coaching, and developing Quality Technicians or similar inspection teams.
• Strong knowledge of receiving inspection methodologies, GD&T, blueprint reading, and inspection technologies.
• Experience in developing standardized inspection plans and instructions.
• Proficient in quality tools such as Root Cause Analysis, Control Plans, FMEA, SPC, PPAP, Lean, Six Sigma, and ISO 9001 standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASQ Certification (CQE, CMQ/OE, CQA, or similar).
• Experience with advanced inspection technologies like CMMs and vision systems.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and electronic quality management systems.
• Experience in APQP, supplier development, or New Product Introduction.
• Background in high-volume manufacturing environments.

This role is based in Anoka and offers a unique opportunity to have a significant impact on the quality assurance processes and drive excellence in product quality.