Quality Supervisor - Lead QA & Continuous Improvement

Modine Manufacturing Company; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead daily QA activities across the manufacturing process in Missouri. You will supervise Quality Technicians, ensure inspections, documentation, and compliance with the Quality Management System, and drive continuous improvement to protect product integrity and customer satisfaction.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues, conduct audits, and lead problem-solving efforts using

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; bachelor’s degree a plus.
• 3 to 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing or quality; supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficient in blueprint reading, measurement techniques, and inspection standards.
• Proven experience in Quality, Quality Assurance, or related manufacturing environment.
• Prior leadership or lead-technician role 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.
• Auditing experience (ISO or internal) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, mentor, and develop Quality Technicians to ensure consistent application of inspection methods, quality standards, and QMS procedures.
• Assign daily inspection tasks and monitor team performance to ensure timely and accurate completion of inspections.
• Evaluate training, certify operators and inspectors for critical processes, and manage the training matrix for the quality department.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and promote accountability and continuous improvement.
• Review and validate inspection results, ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance with procedures and customer requirements.
• Submit 8D to vendors and follow up on responses.
• Maintain authority to stop production when quality risks arise.
• Lead or support audits of manufacturing processes to ensure compliance.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, 5-Why, and fishbone diagrams.
• Analyze quality data and trends, prepare reports, and present findings with recommendations.
• Promote and enforce ISO/QMS documentation and audit readiness.

Skills

Quality supervision

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Auditing

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

ERP/QMS

Job description

Modine Manufacturing Company is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead daily QA activities across the manufacturing process in Missouri. You will supervise Quality Technicians, ensure inspections, documentation, and compliance with the Quality Management System, and drive continuous improvement to protect product integrity and customer satisfaction.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues, conduct audits, and lead problem-solving efforts using