Quality Supervisor – Lead Lab & ISO 9001 Quality

Southwire Co.; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Advancement & Professional Growth

Parental Leave

More

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead frontline quality execution in a manufacturing facility ISO 9001 environment, producing products certified to UL/CSA/ICEA standards. You will oversee inspection, testing, and laboratory activities, drive quality process adherence, and develop frontline quality capability to prevent defects.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, balancing resources for production and quality priorities, and directing containment and investigations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in a manufacturing quality environment.
• Experience leading frontline quality teams in a certified production and laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop frontline quality personnel in inspection, testing, and lab activities.
• Balance resources to support production needs and quality priorities.
• Ensure inspection, testing, and verification activities adhere to quality system requirements.
• Oversee calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment and ensure its suitability for use.
• Direct containment, investigation, escalation, and follow‑up on quality issues.
• Review quality data and reports to identify trends, risks, and areas needing attention.
• Support internal and external audits and customer or certification body visits.
• Manage staff performance and development to achieve department goals.

Skills

Regulatory Requirements

Quality Control

Quality Management Systems

Product Inspection

Document Control

Troubleshooting

Workflow Management

Laboratory Testing

Calibration

Team Oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Southwire Company, LLC is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead frontline quality execution in a manufacturing facility ISO 9001 environment, producing products certified to UL/CSA/ICEA standards. You will oversee inspection, testing, and laboratory activities, drive quality process adherence, and develop frontline quality capability to prevent defects.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, balancing resources for production and quality priorities, and directing containment and investigations