Quality Supervisor - Night Shift

Illuminate USA; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Illuminate USA in Pataskala, OH is seeking a working supervisor to lead quality-focused production teams in our Central Ohio facility. You will inspect products and processes, mentor inspectors and engineers, and partner with the quality department to sustain high standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least four years of supervisory experience, proficiency in Word, Excel, and MES, and a strong background in lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Word, MES, and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of production safety, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality control.
• Experience coaching associates to improve team performance.
• Expertise in root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a working supervisor, inspecting products and processes directly with the team and assisting production with quality-related issues.
• Ensure testing procedures are conducted properly, with accurate documentation, and collaborate with the internal quality department to uphold quality standards.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and counseling to associates to foster skill development and improve team performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions to address quality issues.
• Oversee inspectors and engineers, managing their development, training, and daily activities, while preparing reports on quality performance and key metrics.
• Assist the production team in addressing and resolving quality-related issues to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Coaching

Root cause analysis

Quality control

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Word

MES

Excel

Job description

Job Description Located in the heart of Central Ohio, Illuminate USA is transforming solar panel manufacturing from our cutting‑edge facility in Pataskala. As a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, we’ve rapidly grown to over 1,500 associates and are now fully operational in our 1.1‑million‑square‑foot factory. Our vision is to establish one of the largest solar panel manufacturing operations in the Western Hemisphere. This is an exciting time to join Illuminate USA as we continue to grow and innovate.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a working supervisor, inspecting products and processes directly with the team and assisting production with quality‑related issues.
• Ensure all testing procedures are conducted properly, with accurate documentation, and collaborate with the internal quality department to uphold quality standards.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and counseling to associates to foster skill development and improve team performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions to address quality issues.
• Oversee inspectors and engineers, managing their development, training, and daily activities, while preparing reports on quality performance and key metrics.
• Assist the production team in addressing and resolving quality‑related issues to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience, preferably in managing inspectors and engineers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of production safety, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality control processes.
• Experience in coaching and counseling associates to improve team dynamics and performance.
• Expertise in root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions.

Illuminate USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.