Quality Supervisor: Lead Continuous Improvement & Compliance

Modine Manufacturing Company; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day One

Employee Assistance Program

Maternity Leave (12 weeks)

8 weeks of short term disability leave

4 weeks of paid parental leave

401k Retirement plan with company 401k

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead daily QA activities across the manufacturing process and supervise Quality Technicians. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure inspections meet standards, and partner with production and engineering to protect product integrity and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, technical QA expertise, and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or quality; supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficient in blueprint reading, measurement techniques, and inspection standards.
• Auditing experience (ISO or internal) preferred.
• Proven experience in Quality, Quality Assurance, or related manufacturing environment.
• Leadership, supervisory, or lead-technician experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality methodologies (8D, root cause analysis, corrective actions, problem-solving tools).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and measurement requirements.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, or other ERP/QMS platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead, influence, and develop team members.
• Demonstrated ability to prevent the release or shipment of nonconforming product.
• Strong decision-making skills, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Quality Technicians; ensure consistent inspection methods and QMS procedures.
• Assign daily inspection tasks and monitor performance for all inspections.
• Certify operators and inspectors for critical processes; manage training matrix.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to foster continuous improvement.
• Review inspection results for accuracy and compliance with procedures and customer requirements.
• Oversee nonconforming material identification, tagging, disposition, and traceability; assess internal vs supplier issues.
• Submit 8D reports to vendors and follow up on responses.
• Maintain authority to stop production when quality risk is present.
• Ensure calibration and proper use of inspection tools and equipment.
• Lead or support audits; ensure adherence to ISO/QMS requirements and documentation control.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, 5-Why, and fishbone diagrams.
• Analyze quality data, prepare reports, and present recommendations for improvement.
• Promote ISO/QMS compliance and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues.
• Communicate quality concerns and changes to stakeholders; participate in problem-solving meetings.
• Lead or participate in defect reduction and process standardization initiatives.
• Suggest improvements to procedures, tools, and documentation; maintain 5S and safe conditions.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality management

Root cause analysis

ERP systems (SAP)

Blueprint reading

Inspection techniques

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

QMS platforms

Job description

Modine Manufacturing Company is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead daily QA activities across the manufacturing process and supervise Quality Technicians. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure inspections meet standards, and partner with production and engineering to protect product integrity and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, technical QA expertise, and decision-making skills.