Quality Supervisor: Lean & Continuous Improvement Lead

Cooper Standard Automotive; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard Automotive is seeking a Quality Supervisor to help lead the Quality department by planning, developing and coordinating the quality programs and processes to ensure continuous production of products meets established quality and customer standards.

The role drives quality objectives, supports metrics, resolves customer concerns, and ensures corrective actions and compliance with specifications across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Four year College or University Degree or equivalent.
• Prior leadership experience preferably in the automotive industry.
• Ability to solve complex problems and exercise judgement based on analysis.
• Proven leadership, interpersonal and development skills.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Quality, Process/Tooling, and Shop Floor Supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Establishes quality objectives to continuously improve the process that assures product quality.
• Supports all key metrics regarding quality and assists in maintaining reporting systems.
• Ensures customer concerns are addressed immediately, resolved and communicated to the plant.
• Ensures execution of corrective actions and ongoing compliance with customer specifications.
• Implements changes to systems, specifications and standards per policy.
• Ensures verification/calibration of all measuring and testing equipment as required.
• Directs overtime as schedules require to support production activities.
• Participates in associate performance reviews and discussions.
• Supports continuous improvement projects and training as required.
• Maintains housekeeping and Health & Safety standards.
• Complies with policies including IATF and lean practices.
• May perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Cooper Standard Automotive is seeking a Quality Supervisor to help lead the Quality department by planning, developing and coordinating the quality programs and processes to ensure continuous production of products meets established quality and customer standards.

The role drives quality objectives, supports metrics, resolves customer concerns, and ensures corrective actions and compliance with specifications across manufacturing operations.