Quality Supervisor

Jimmy Jazz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabert is seeking a Quality Supervisor to oversee hourly Quality Technicians and ensure quality measurements and tests are executed, documented, and communicated per the quality system.

You will assist the Quality Manager in daily operations, lead defined plant quality initiatives, and promote a culture of quality on the manufacturing floor while maintaining readiness for internal audits and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing quality systems and metrics.
• Ability to lead internal audits and corrective actions.
• Strong documentation discipline and data integrity.
• Knowledge of BRC standards and chain of custody requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly Quality Technicians to ensure coverage and compliance.
• Ensure quality measurements and tests are documented per quality system.
• Assist the Quality Manager in daily execution of the plant quality system.
• Lead plant quality initiatives with direction from management.

Skills

Quality metrics

Statistical analysis

Audits & compliance

Training & coaching

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

• Job Category Production Salary, Paper & Pulp
• Employee Type Exempt FT

Description

Supports plant quality performance by supervising hourly Quality Technicians and ensuring quality measurements, metrics, and tests are properly executed, documented, and communicated. Assists the Quality Manager with day-to-day quality system execution and leads defined plant quality initiatives with direction from management. Promotes a floor-level culture of quality and supports internal audit readiness and corrective action follow-through.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly Quality Technicians to ensure coverage, adherence to procedures, and timely completion of assignments.
• Ensure quality measurements, metrics, and tests are performed correctly and documented per the quality system.
• Assist the Quality Manager in daily execution of the plant quality system and prioritize work based on risk and production needs.
• Lead defined plant quality initiatives with direction from management, including containment and verification activities.
• Conduct internal audits and support closure of findings; help maintain readiness for BRC and Chain of Custody requirements.
• Participate when required in the plant safety initiatives when required.
• Train and mentor technicians and plant employees on key aspects of quality requirements, measurement tools, and documentation.
• Support investigation and corrective action activities by collecting data, validating root causes, and verifying effectiveness.
• Maintain calibration and proper use of plant measurement tools and instruments; elevate issues impacting data integrity.
• Promote quality culture on the floor by reinforcing expectations and partnering with Operations to prevent defects.
• Provide accurate shift/weekly reporting on quality activities, audit results, and key issues to plant leadership.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and abilities

• In-depth knowledge of plant quality measurement tools, instruments, and testing methods.
• Working knowledge of basic statistics and ability to interpret quality data and trends.
• Good understanding of BRC standard and the company quality system; ability to support internal audits.
• Strong documentation discipline and attention to detail to ensure accurate records and traceability.
• Ability to train, mentor, and coach hourly team members on quality system requirements and safe work practices.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality leadership.
• Ability to prioritize and manage daily workload to support production needs while maintaining quality expectations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for reporting and communication.
• Problem-solving skills to identify issues, support corrective actions, and verify results.
• Professional communication skills and ability to reinforce expectations with consistency and respect.

Other

Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required; Associate’s degree or relevant technical training preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years in a manufacturing environment or 2 years as a Quality Engineer; 1+ year in a quality role preferred.
• Additional: Demonstrated internal auditing experience and ability to lead/participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Summary

What makes Sabert a great place to work:

Pay, benefits and more.

Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. To learn more about our benefits.

Learn More About Sabert:

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world. Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining.

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Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open position