Quality Supervisor - Night Shift

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

Job summary

Illuminate USA, based in Pataskala, Ohio, seeks a working supervisor to inspect products and processes with the team and assist production on quality issues. The role ensures proper testing, documentation, and adherence to quality standards in a fast-paced facility.

You will coach associates, oversee inspectors and engineers, and conduct root cause analyses to verify corrective actions, contributing to continuous improvement and safe operations in a large-scale solar panel factory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, MES, and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of production safety, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality control processes.
• 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 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.

Skills

_supervisory experience_

Quality control

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

MES

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)

Microsoft Word

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’re not just building solar panels—we’re building a team of dedicated, passionate associates eager to make a real impact. If you’re looking to be part of a collaborative, people-focused, and forward-thinking workplace, we want to hear from you! We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for career growth. Come join us on this journey to create a brighter, more sustainable future in the Columbus area. This position requires a working supervisor who actively inspects alongside the team and assists the production department with quality issues. Additionally, the PQC Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring that testing procedures are conducted properly, documented accurately, and in compliance with company and regulatory standards. The role also involves close collaboration with the internal quality department and a willingness to work in a cross-functional team environment.

• We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for career growth.

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. Illuminate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Illuminate USA, a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, is building one of the largest solar panel manufacturing factories in the Western Hemisphere. This 1.1 million-square-foot factory is currently in advanced stages of preparation in the Columbus, Ohio area. Illuminate USA is seeking highly motivated team members to help the company grow from startup to a full scale, industry leading manufacturer with $1B - $2B expected annual revenue and over 1,200 employees in less than two years. This will be a fast-paced and exciting time in our history as we are building something great from the ground up here in central Ohio.

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

Come join our collaborative, people-focused, and innovative workplace as we embark upon this unique and exciting journey!