Quality Supervisor - Portage Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Portage, Michigan is helping manufacturing companies fill a Quality Supervisor role. This position leads quality teams, ensures product standards, and partners with production to drive defect reduction and process control.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering or manufacturing, 5+ years in QA in manufacturing, and knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, CAPA, and SPC. The role emphasizes leadership and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience, including supervising and developing a team.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and statistical process control (SPC).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control procedures and standards.
• Supervise and train quality control inspectors and technicians.
• Conduct root cause analysis for product defects and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Manage the calibration and maintenance of quality testing equipment.
• Prepare and present quality performance reports to management.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reduce scrap.

Skills

Leadership

CAPA

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

SPC

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field

Job description

Quality Supervisor | Portage, MI

Salary Range: $71,000 - $100,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for leading quality teams and maintaining product standards? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Portage seeking experienced Quality Supervisors.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. 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.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Portage region seeking Quality Supervisors. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control procedures and standards.
• Supervise and train quality control inspectors and technicians.
• Conduct root cause analysis for product defects and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Manage the calibration and maintenance of quality testing equipment.
• Prepare and present quality performance reports to management.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reduce scrap.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience, including supervising and developing a team.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Proficiency in root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and statistical process control (SPC).

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 implementation or auditing
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• ASQ Certified Quality Supervisor (CQS) or equivalent certification

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Supervisor, QA Supervisor, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Senior Quality Lead, Quality Control Supervisor, Quality Team Lead, Manufacturing Quality Supervisor, Production Quality Supervisor, Quality Management Supervisor

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.