Quality Supervisor

Bowmar LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

401(k) matching

Vacation

14 paid holidays

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

Bowmar LLC in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a Quality Supervisor to oversee daily Quality Assurance activities, drive Continuous Improvement, and lead a team of QA auditors and assemblers to deliver high quality products.

You will coach staff in TPS tools, manage audits against ISO9001/AS9100, analyze quality data, and collaborate with operations and engineering to optimize processes and reduce defects. This full-time role offers a bonus plan and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of production experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 quality management systems preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing quality assurance preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of Quality Assurance Auditors and Assemblers.
• Coordinate workflow to meet customer requirements and allocate resources.
• Execute the UAW contract with integrity and seek win‑win outcomes.
• Drive a culture of Continuous Improvement across Bowmar.
• Partner with Directors to develop standard work and TPS implementation.
• Coach and train employees in TPS tools (Standard Work, 5‑S, Process Mapping, Pull Systems, KanBan).
• Lead root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone) to resolve nonconformances.
• Ensure ISO9001/AS9100 compliance and support external audits.
• Oversee nonconforming material control and proper documentation.
• Utilize Made2Manage for real‑time data entry and visual controls.

Skills

TPS tools

Root cause analysis

Quality data analysis

Verbal and written communication

MS Office (Word/Excel)

ERP experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Made2Manage ERP

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Quality Supervisor

Full Time Management Fort Wayne, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1048

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Job Summary:

Responsible for supervising the daily activities of Quality Assurance. Embrace Continuous Improvement as a way of life, seeking opportunities to eliminate waste in daily activities. Coach team members in the Toyota Production System to deliver the Highest Quality, Shortest Lead Time, and Lowest Cost to customers.

• Supervise the daily activities of Quality Assurance Auditors and Assemblers.
• Coordinate workflow and daily assignments to ensure customer requirements are met and resources are properly allocated.
• Execute the UAW contract with the highest level of integrity and seek win‑win outcomes with team members.
• Contribute to building and sustaining a culture of Continuous Improvement across Bowmar.
• Partner with the Director of Operations and Director of Engineering to develop and implement standard work as the foundation for Continuous Improvement.
• Coach and train all employees in TPS tools such as Standard Work, 5‑S, Process Mapping, Pull Systems, Single‑Piece Flow, and KanBan.
• Lead and support root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams) to resolve nonconformances, customer complaints, and internal quality issues.
• Work with other departments on corrective, preventive, and improvement activities.
• Partner with Director of Quality to ensure processes and audit activities maintain compliance with ISO9001 and AS9100 standards.
• Team with Director of Quality to drive Lean initiatives to improve First Pass Yield, reduce scrap/defects, and optimize process flow.
• Gather, analyze, and summarize quality data to prepare reports and make recommendations.
• Ensure completion and review of internal audits and support external audits.
• Oversee control of nonconforming material and ensure proper documentation and disposition.
• Use the ERP system (Made2Manage) to its fullest potential, ensuring real‑time and accurate data entry.
• Implement visual controls for immediate operational awareness.
• Participate in selecting new team members.
• Provide input to the Director of Quality regarding equipment, process improvements, staffing, and operational needs.

The above list reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in this job.

Core Competencies:These competencies are identified by Bowmar leadership and should be demonstrated by all employees across the enterprise. Bowmar Core competencies are listed below:

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Proactivity

Position Specific Competencies:Competencies that are identified by Bowmar leadership and are unique to the position and necessary for the individual to successfully accomplish the position’s functions.

• Coach to others
• Technical Expertise

Relationships

• Toyota Production System/Lean
• Teamwork

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience with the Toyota Production System.
• Ability to conduct structured root cause analysis and problem‑solving.
• Strong analytical skills for collecting, organizing, and evaluating quality data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• ERP experience preferred.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and execute tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and evaluate competing demands.
• Positive, professional attitude and appearance.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of production experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 quality management systems preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing quality assurance preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Requires close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, along with depth perception and focus adjustment.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds
• Work is performed in an air‑conditioned environment with consistently low noise levels.

Additional Information:

This position is eligible for bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, 14 paid holidays, and health and wellness benefits. Salary is based on job-related, non-discriminatory, factors such as experience, education, training skills and abilities.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Bowmar follows a Drug Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy. Any individual who is offered employment with Bowmar will be required to submit to a drug screen prior to beginning employment. Employees working in safety-sensitive positions will be subject to random testing.