Quality Supervisor

Southwire Company; Bremen (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Ins.

PTO & Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Supplemental Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead frontline quality execution within a manufacturing facility operating under ISO 9001. You will oversee inspection, testing, and laboratory activities, ensuring adherence to quality processes and effective use of resources to prevent defect escapes.

The role requires leading a team, coordinating resources, and driving continuous improvement in a production environment with certified products and calibration activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor's preferred.
• 5–7 years in a manufacturing quality environment.
• Leading or supervising frontline quality personnel.
• Experience with certified products and laboratory measurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach frontline quality personnel in inspection, testing, and lab activities.
• Allocate work and resources to balance production and quality priorities.
• Ensure inspection, testing, and verification activities follow quality system requirements.
• Oversee calibration and maintenance of QA equipment.
• Support internal and external audits and customer visits.
• Direct containment and investigation of quality issues.

Skills

Regulatory Requirements

Quality Control

Quality Management Systems

Product Inspection

Document Control

Troubleshooting

Workflow Management

Laboratory Testing

Calibration

Team Oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, or related field

Quality systems training/certification

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal‑clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value‑add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well‑being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Job Summary

The Quality Supervisor leads frontline quality execution within a manufacturing facility operating under an ISO 9001 quality management system and producing products certified to applicable industry standards such as UL, CSA, and/or ICEA. This role manages quality personnel responsible for inspection, testing, and laboratory activities, ensuring consistent application of quality processes, effective use of resources, and development of frontline quality capability to support production and prevent defect escapes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop frontline quality personnel supporting inspection, testing, and laboratory activities
• Assign work and balance resources to support production needs and quality priorities
• Ensure inspection, testing, and verification activities are executed consistently and in accordance with quality system requirements
• Oversee measurement and test equipment in the quality laboratory, including calibration, maintenance, and suitability for use
• Ensure proper execution of quality controls required to support applicable product standards
• Direct response to quality issues through containment, investigation, escalation, and followup
• Review quality data and reports to identify trends, risks, and areas requiring attention
• Ensure quality records, test results, and system entries are accurate, timely, and complete
• Build technical and problem‑solving capability within the quality team through coaching and training
• Support internal audits, external audits, and customer or certification body visits
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the department's goals.

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: High School Diploma

Specialized Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, or a related field preferred

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Field of Expertise: In a manufacturing quality environmentLeading or supervising frontline quality person

Preferred Education & Experience

Specialized Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, or a related discipline Training or certification related to quality systems, inspection, testing, or continuous improvement

Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

Field of Expertise: Experience leading quality teams in a manufacturing environment with certified products and laboratory measurement activities.

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes Number of Direct Reports: 5-10

Travel

Travel: None

Physical Requirements

Carrying/Lifting: 5% Weight: 25

Standing: 30%

Walking: 15%

Working Conditions

Office

Laboratory

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Safety Vest

Radio/Walkie

Drives Results

Decision Quality

Attracts Top Talent

Communicates Effectively

Courage

Skills

Regulatory Requirements

Quality Control

Quality Management Systems

Product Inspection

Document Control

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

Workflow Management

Laboratory Testing

Calibration

Team Oriented

Benefits We Offer

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.