Quality Supervisor

Summit Polymers; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers in Portage, MI seeks a Supervisor, Quality to lead QC inspectors, apply statistical process control methods, and ensure consistent inspection practices across shifts.

The role emphasizes organizing, training, evaluating, and coordinating with customers and suppliers, with emphasis on policy compliance and leadership of the QA team.

Qualifications

• Two or more years as a production operator, material utility, or inspector.
• A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 20 on the Cognitive portion).

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs Quality Control activities of QC inspectors on all shifts.
• Screens, tests, and recommends selection of new inspectors from internal and external sources.
• Assures compliance with all applicable departmental and corporate quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Investigates and implements disciplinary actions in accordance with corporate personnel policies and procedures.
• Trains and tests inspectors in QC procedures.
• Monitors, trains, evaluates, and corrects employee performance as necessary.
• Calibrates and maintains inventory of all measuring tools used by QC inspectors.
• Maintains and updates departmental records on employee performance including the initiation of new records and reporting procedures.
• Tracks Internal Problem Reports.
• Performs as a Lead Auditor.
• Communicates with the customer and supplier base.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Supervisor, Quality FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Manager, Quality (Manufacturing)

SUMMARY

This is supervisory and technical work, requiring knowledge of statistical process control methods, tools, and procedures required to properly direct and supervise hourly quality assurance inspectors. Overall function of the position is to coordinate inspection procedures to assure continuity and consistency from shift to shift. Good organizational skills and the ability to use a PC are necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Manages and directs Quality Control activities of QC inspectors on all shifts.
• Screens, tests, and recommends selection of new inspectors from internal and external sources.
• Assures compliance with all applicable departmental and corporate quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Investigates and implements disciplinary actions in accordance with corporate personnel policies and procedures.
• Trains and tests inspectors in QC procedures.
• Monitors, trains, evaluates, and corrects employee performance as necessary.
• Calibrates and maintains inventory of all measuring tools used by QC inspectors.
• Maintains and updates departmental records on employee performance including the initiation of new records and reporting procedures.
• Tracks Internal Problem Reports.
• Performs as a Lead Auditor.
• Communicates with the customer and supplier base.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Two or more years as a production operator, material utility, or inspector.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.

• A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 20 on the Cognitive portion).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position typically does not require any travel.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.