Quality Supervisor

Swagelok Minnesota

Minnesota

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

medical, dental, and vision insurance

competitive paid time off and sick time

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Swagelok Minnesota is seeking a Quality Supervisor in Chaska, Minnesota, to drive a culture of quality and ensure compliance with internal and external standards. This role involves leading quality initiatives, overseeing nonconformance processes, and managing quality performance metrics.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of quality experience in manufacturing, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. A comprehensive benefits package, including competitive PTO and health insurance, is offered.

Qualifications

3–5+ years of experience in quality within manufacturing and/or distribution.
1-2+ years of direct or indirect supervision of others.
Experience with quality systems, nonconformance management, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

Champion a culture of quality and drive ownership.
Own and improve the quality management system.
Lead, develop, and hold accountable the Quality Inspector.

Skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

High attention to detail and process discipline

Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration

Ability to challenge the status quo and drive improvement

Strong organizational and prioritization skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (technical discipline preferred)

Tools

ISO 9001

Lean methodologies

Job description

Description

Are you a quality‑driven leader who thrives on continuous improvement, solving complex problems, and building systems that elevate performance? We are seeking a Quality Supervisor to join our team in Chaska, Minnesota. This role is responsible for driving a culture of quality across the organization, ensuring compliance with both internal standards and external requirements, and creating clarity and consistency in how we execute our work. You will have the opportunity to tackle dynamic challenges, introduce new processes and frameworks, and play a key role in advancing both our people and our operations.

We are an authorized sales and service center for Swagelok Company and have proudly been in business since 1966. We provide high-quality components, custom assemblies, and technical expertise across a wide range of industries. As a growing, values-based organization, we emphasize teamwork, transparency, and intentional decision‑making. We are committed to developing our employees through hands‑on training, meaningful growth opportunities, and a culture that supports continuous learning and improvement—including volunteer time off and a strong focus on career advancement.

In this role, you will lead and develop a quality‑focused culture across the business, ensuring alignment with established standards and expectations. You will oversee compliance and regulatory requirements, respond to audit and stakeholder requests, and lead non‑conformance investigations from identification through resolution. You will also play a critical role in supporting manufacturing quality through inspection processes, managing key performance indicators, and driving structured problem‑solving initiatives. Success in this position requires experience with quality systems—preferably ISO standards—along with familiarity in Lean tools and methodologies. Strong project management capabilities and the ability to lead and influence others, both directly and indirectly, are essential.

This position is scheduled Monday through Friday in an office‑based setting, offering the opportunity to collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams while driving meaningful organizational impact.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; highly competitive paid time off and sick time; 10 paid holidays; an incentive reward plan; HSA employer contributions; life insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability coverage; and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

Champion a culture of quality, coaching and training associates while reinforcing standards and driving ownership at all levels of the organization
Own and continuously improve the quality management system, including software, processes, and compliance to internal and ISO 9001 standards
Act as a cross‑functional quality leader, partnering across the organization to improve end‑to‑end performance
Own quality performance metrics, ensuring accurate tracking, visibility, and accountability
Analyze trends and translate data into action, identifying risks early and driving preventative improvements
Lead, develop, and hold accountable the Quality Inspector, ensuring high performance and consistent execution of inspection processes
Lead and enforce the nonconformance process, driving rapid identification, containment, disposition, and systemic resolution
Lead cross‑functional, root‑cause investigations and ensuring effective, sustainable corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Own the calibration program, ensuring all equipment is compliant, scheduled, and audit‑ready
Lead audit readiness and execution, coordinating internal and external audits
Conduct and evolve internal audit processes to proactively identify risks, strengthen compliance, and improve process discipline
Ensure integrity and readiness of all quality records, certifications, and training documentation
Support progress and development of the lean committee