Quality Supervisor - Kingston Plant

Contract Manufacturer Llc; Kingston (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Manufacturer Llc in Kingston, OK is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead the plant's quality function and manage QC Inspectors. The role owns the quality program end-to-end and drives continuous improvement across RCCA, MRB, and audit readiness.

This leadership position requires building and sustaining quality systems, developing standard work, and delivering KPI improvements aligned with plant EBITDA/GM targets. ISO 9001 familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Quality, Engineering, or related field desired; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of manufacturing quality experience, including lead/mentor roles.
• Strong working knowledge of RCCA, MRB, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience building or improving a quality program.

Responsibilities

• Lead RCCA and MRB processes plant-wide for continuous improvement.
• Direct the Kingston plant QC Inspectors and set inspection priorities.
• Reduce top warranty drivers with measurable YoY targets.
• Drive structured problem-solving (5 Whys, Fishbone, PDCA) and Kaizen events.
• Design and implement in-process and final inspection standards.
• Own quality KPI reporting to the Plant Manager.

Skills

Quality leadership

RCCA & MRB

KPI reporting

Communication

Education

Associate degree / technical cert in Quality or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Dashboards

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CMTB Kingston - Kingston, OK 73439
Position Type: Full Time
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day

The Quality Supervisor leads and directs the quality function at the Kingston plant, leading the plant's QC Inspectors and owning the plant's quality program end-to-end. This is a leadership role responsible for building quality functions and systems at the Kingston CM plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Root-Cause-Corrective-Action (RCCA) and coordinate Material Review Board (MRB) process across the plant for continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead plant's QC Inspectors, coordinating daily inspection priorities and providing technical guidance and quality expertise.
• Own reduction of top warranty drivers (i.e. paint defects, aluminum weld defects, aluminum tarnish) with measurable YoY targets tied to plant EBITDA/GM goals.
• Support structured problem-solving (5 Whys, Fishbone, PDCA) and cross-functional Kaizen events.
• Design and implement in-process and final inspection standards where formal procedures may not yet exist.
• Own quality KPI reporting (i.e. scrap rate, warranty $/volume, first-pass yield, audit results) directly to the Plant Manager.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, and Purchasing on supplier and process root causes for top defect categories.
• Develop and audit Standard Work procedures; drive 5S implementation and sustainment across work areas.
• Establish and lead operator training programs for quality standards and inspection techniques.
• Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external audits, including ISO 9001 compliance.
• Build the foundation for a formal Quality Management System (QMS) as plant volume and complexity grow, including the framework for future quality staff additions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Quality, Engineering, or related field desired; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of manufacturing quality experience, including experience operating in a lead, mentor, or informal leadership capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of RCCA, MRB, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience building or improving a quality program.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, welding specs, and paint/coating specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to build tracking tools/dashboards for KPI reporting.
• Strong communication skills, including presenting quality performance to plant leadership.

Preferred Skills

• ISO 9001 or other QMS certification auditor experience.
• Experience with welding and powder coating defect analysis.
• Familiarity with SPC and statistical data analysis tools.
• Experience standing up a quality department/function.

Benefits

• Competitive wages — benchmarked to the role's scope and growth potential
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and growth