Quality Supervisor – Newaygo Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Newaygo (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is recruiting a Quality Supervisor for opportunities in and around Newaygo, MI. The role focuses on leading quality teams to maintain product standards and drive continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include calibrating equipment, tracking quality metrics, auditing processes, and guiding root-cause analysis and corrective actions. Strong communication and ISO 9001 familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or related field; 3–5 years manufacturing quality experience.
• Experience leading or supervising inspection teams.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and core quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate calibration and inspection equipment upkeep.
• Track quality metrics and report trends to plant leadership.
• Support audits and customer visits; supervise inspectors on shifts.
• Review production records for accuracy; investigate nonconformances.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions; audit QMS.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Audits and inspections

Communication

Documentation

Quality metrics

Calibration systems

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering/quality or related field

Tools

Minitab

ERP systems

SPC

Job description

Job Description:

Quality Supervisor | Newaygo, MI

Salary Range: $63,000 – $90,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for leading quality teams and maintaining product standards? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in the Newaygo area seeking skilled Quality Supervisors.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Quality Supervisor opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Newaygo in Newaygo County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Big Rapids, Paris, Casnovia, and Grant.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Newaygo area seeking Quality Supervisors who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

• Coordinate calibration and inspection equipment upkeep.
• Track quality metrics and report trends to plant leadership.
• Support internal and external audits and customer visits.
• Supervise quality inspectors and technicians on assigned shifts.
• Review production and inspection records for accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate customer complaints and internal nonconformances.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Maintain and audit the quality management system.

Recommended Qualifications

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and core quality tools.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor degree in engineering, quality, or a related field.
• Three to five years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience leading or supervising inspection teams.

Bonus Qualifications

• Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Auditor credential.
• Experience in automotive or medical device manufacturing.
• Familiarity with statistical process control and gage R and R.
• Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt training.
• Experience with quality software and ERP systems.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Assurance Supervisor, Quality Control Supervisor, Quality Manager, Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Manager, Inspection Supervisor, Quality Team Lead, Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Supervisor

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

Minitab Resume Data Offers Lean Six Sigma Supply Chain Access Support Root Cause Analysis Six Sigma Calibration ROOT Quality Management Regulatory Requirements Assurance Analysis Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Recruiting Compensation Supply Inspection Continuous Improvement Quality Control Manufacturing Quality Assurance Preparation Software Maintenance Engineering Project Management Management

Salary Package:

$ 63,000.00 – 90,000.00 (US Dollar)