Quality Supervisor - Kingston Plant

CM Truck Beds; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health/dental/vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and growth

Job summary

CM Truck Beds Kingston plant is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead the QC Inspectors and own the plant's quality program end-to-end. This leadership role drives RCCA, MRB processes and implements inspection standards across plant operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing quality, ability to read drawings and welding specs, and experience building quality systems, dashboards, and training programs for staff. This role reports to the Plant Manager.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive RCCA and coordinate MRB process for continuous improvement.
• Lead QC Inspectors and provide technical guidance on quality issues.
• Own reduction of top warranty drivers with measurable targets.
• Support structured problem-solving and cross-functional Kaizen events.
• Design and implement in-process and final inspection standards.
• Own quality KPI reporting directly to the Plant Manager.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, and Purchasing on root causes.
• Develop and audit Standard Work; drive 5S in work areas.
• Establish and lead operator training on quality standards.
• Serve as primary contact for audits including ISO 9001 compliance.
• Build the foundation for a formal QMS as plant grows.

Skills

RCCA

MRB

Structured problem-solving

Reading drawings

Quality program

Communication

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Assoc degree/Tech cert in Quality

Tools

Dashboard software

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