Quality Supervisor 2nd Shift 3pm-11pm

Banknote Corp of America; Browns Summit (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Banknote Corporation of America is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead QA teams and oversee the full quality lifecycle from raw materials through finished goods. The role blends people leadership with hands-on statistical analysis, laboratory testing, and cross‑functional communication in a security‑focused production environment.

The ideal candidate will have a BS or BA, 3+ years of quality experience, strong math/science background, and ASQ certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; four-year institution.
• At least three years of quality experience or training.
• Equivalent combo of education and experience with heavy math/science coursework.
• ASQ or equivalent certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly lead QA Specialists, Lab Technicians, and Inspectors.
• Establish robust quality procedures and train staff on inspection designs, testing protocols, and lab integration.
• Collaborate on run/no-run and product acceptance decisions with QA Manager and senior leadership.
• Operate and train staff on precision lab equipment and perform detailed material testing.
• Maintain logs and ensure compliance with company QA policies and standards.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Laboratory testing

MS Excel

Quality management

Education

Bachelor's degree

ASQ certification preferred

Tools

Tensometer

Densitometer

COF tester

Micrometer

Caliper

Job description

Must be willing to work 2nd (3p-11p)As the Quality Assurance Supervisor, you will lead the departmental efforts in ensuring the integrity of our security printed products. You will oversee the end-to-end quality lifecycle—from auditing raw materials and paper to certifying in-process and finished goods. This role balances people leadership with technical expertise, requiring a hands‑on approach to statistical analysis, laboratory testing, and cross‑functional communication.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Operations

• Supervision: Directly lead and assign work to QA Specialists, Lab Technicians, and Inspectors.
• Training: Establish robust quality procedures and lead employee training on inspection designs, testing protocols, and laboratory integration.
• Decision Making: Collaboratively make "run/no-run" and product acceptance decisions alongside the Quality Manager, Operations, and Senior Leadership.

Technical Quality & Testing

• Lab Operations: Operate and train staff on precision equipment such as tensometers, densitometers, and COF testers.
• Physical/Chemical Analysis: Conduct detailed chemical and physical testing on paper, raw materials, adhesives, and finished security products.
• Precision Measurement: Utilize specialized tools including micrometers, calipers, loupes, and gages to verify product specifications.
• Data Analysis: Apply advanced statistical methods and control‑charting to evaluate current processes and drive continuous improvement.

Compliance & Software Management

• Systems Management: Utilize Quality Management software to track, report, and resolve CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions), customer complaints, and nonconformances.
• Communication: Provide real‑time updates on significant quality developments to production teams and corporate management.
• Documentation: Maintain rigorous data logs for all QA activities in alignment with company policies.
• Standards: Stay current on evolving government and industry quality assurance codes and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) from a four‑year institution.
• Experience: At least three (3) years of related quality experience or training.
• Alternative: An equivalent combination of education and experience, specifically featuring heavy coursework in Math and Science/Chemistry.
• Certifications: ASQ (American Society for Quality) or equivalent certification is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Mathematics: Ability to calculate ratios, proportions, area, circumference, and volume.
• Algebra/Geometry: Proficiency in applying basic algebraic and geometric concepts to quality testing.
• Software: Advanced MS Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office and Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Physical Requirements

• Manual Dexterity: Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle, feel, or reach.
• Vision: Must have excellent color recognition, close‑range vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lifting: Must frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

Banknote Corporation of America is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.