Quality Supervisor — Manufacturing & Process Improvement

American Battery Solutions; Springboro (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

American Battery Solutions (ABS) is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead the site quality program at our Springboro, OH manufacturing center. You will oversee quality technicians, drive IATF16949 compliance, and coordinate calibration programs across production lines to prevent defects and ensure customer requirements are met.

You will develop robust process controls, monitor performance, and push continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering.
• Minimum of three (3) years of previous quality experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Minimum of two (2) years of previous supervisory experience for quality team members at varying professional levels.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis.
• ERP system software knowledge is preferred.
• Experienced in all quality core tools.
• Six Sigma green belt or equivalent statistical qualification.
• Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results. Ensures the development of robust process controls, develops monitoring of the process performance, and drives process improvements by implementing Lessons Learned and control automation when applicable.
• Decision Making and Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeking input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems
• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before. Drives “flowless” launch of the new products and supports APQP deliverables to ensure adequate quality support. Manages supplier quality by driving 0PPM delivery of the components, Drives product and process compliance via audits and 8Ds
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
• Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively. Maintain regular and clear communication of the quality performance to the organization including but not limited to Process and product compliance status, driving 8Ds completion, and Improving KPIs details and performance.
• Develops and Manages Employees: Actively develops knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to leverage high performance. Hire adequate resources to support new production lines and multiple shifts. Drive compliance and professional development of his team by organizing required training.

Responsibilities

• Support the organization’s quality systems in compliance with ABS IATF16949 quality management systems (QMS).
• Manage quality technicians in daily activities.
• Manage and coordinate the site measuring and equipment calibration program.
• Monitor production standards by creating control methods and driving improvements.
• Support supplier management and incoming material control.
• Participate in Material Review board (MRB) & Nonconformance Report (NCR) meetings to support a resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Communicate with quality engineers and quality technicians regarding quality requirements.
• Manage and reinforce standard communication and reporting on quality issues.
• Approve incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Send Quality Alerts to purchasing and internal customers as required.
• Evaluate the final output of products to determine their quality.
• Produce regular statistical reports on the quality performance of the manufacturing processes.
• File and maintain all records associated with quality audits, quality alerts, non-conformances, receiving inspection reports and final inspection reports.
• Improve production efficiency and eliminating waste.
• Support production operations by assisting in the development of all necessary processes, procedures, and other supporting documentation to provide control of the processes.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Adhere to all QMS policies and reinforce its implementation at the plant.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Quality management experience

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Root cause analysis

ERP knowledge

Quality core tools

Six Sigma Green Belt

Quality focus

Data-driven decision making

Initiative

Delivering results

Teamwork

Communication

Develops and manages employees

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP system software

Job description

American Battery Solutions (ABS) is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead the site quality program at our Springboro, OH manufacturing center. You will oversee quality technicians, drive IATF16949 compliance, and coordinate calibration programs across production lines to prevent defects and ensure customer requirements are met.

You will develop robust process controls, monitor performance, and push continuous improvements.