Quality Supervisor

Saelens-Corporation; Johnson Creek (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Saelens LLC in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, is seeking a hands-on Quality Supervisor to lead the Johnson Creek Quality team and own the IATF 16949 quality-management system. This role requires collaboration with Operations, Engineering and Suppliers to strengthen processes, resolve defects, and drive continuous improvement.

You will lead audits, corrective actions, and new-product launches, while overseeing metrology, calibration, and inspection activities.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of quality experience in manufacturing with leadership responsibility.
• Experience owning or maintaining an IATF 16949 quality-management system.
• Experience leading internal, customer, and third-party audits.
• Bachelor’s degree (engineering, quality, manufacturing, business) preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Quality Engineers, Technicians, Inspectors, and other staff.
• Own and maintain the IATF 16949 quality-management system.
• Lead internal, customer, certification, surveillance, and recertification audits.
• Manage customer complaints, corrective actions, returns, scorecards, and escalations.
• Oversee root-cause analysis, 8D investigations, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Support APQP, PPAPs, control plans, PFMEAs, SPC, MSA, and new-product launches.
• Oversee inspection, metrology, calibration, CMM, and nonconforming-material processes.
• Monitor quality performance and communicate risks and improvement priorities.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to improve processes.

Skills

Quality leadership

Audits management

Problem solving

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

AIAG core tools

Job description

About this position

Description:

QUALITY SUPERVISOR

Location: Johnson Creek, WI
Employment Type: Full-time, on-site
Reports To: Director of Operations
Pay Range: $80,000 to $90,000 per year based on experience, plus eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus

Sign-On Bonus: Eligible candidates may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus when hired directly by Saelens LLC. Candidates hired through a staffing agency or recruiter are not eligible.

Position Overview

Saelens is a growing precision manufacturing company seeking a hands-on Quality Supervisor to lead our Johnson Creek Quality team and own the company’s IATF 16949 quality-management system. This position will partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and customers to strengthen quality processes, resolve concerns, and reduce recurring defects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Quality Engineers, Technicians, Inspectors, and other assigned employees.
• Own and maintain the IATF 16949 quality-management system.
• Lead internal, customer, certification, surveillance, and recertification audits.
• Manage customer complaints, corrective actions, returns, scorecards, and quality escalations.
• Oversee root-cause analysis, 8D investigations, and corrective and preventive actions.
• Support APQP, PPAPs, control plans, PFMEAs, SPC, MSA, and new-product launches.
• Oversee inspection, metrology, calibration, CMM, and nonconforming-material processes.
• Monitor quality performance and communicate risks, trends, and improvement priorities.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to improve processes and prevent recurring issues.

Requirements

Quality Supervisor Qualifications

• Five or more years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment, including leadership responsibility.
• Experience owning or maintaining an IATF 16949 quality-management system.
• Experience leading internal, customer, and third-party audits.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, AIAG core tools, and customer-specific requirements.
• Experience with CNC machining, precision manufacturing, or automotive manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, business, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Regular time on the production floor is required to observe processes, gather information, and verify documentation.
• Required personal protective equipment must be worn in designated manufacturing areas.
• Position involves regular computer work, standing, walking, and occasional lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes insurance coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and additional voluntary benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.