Quality Supervisor: TPS/Lean Leader for Continuous Improvement

Bowmar LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

401(k) matching

Vacation

14 paid holidays

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

Bowmar LLC in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a Quality Supervisor to oversee daily Quality Assurance activities, drive Continuous Improvement, and lead a team of QA auditors and assemblers to deliver high quality products.

You will coach staff in TPS tools, manage audits against ISO9001/AS9100, analyze quality data, and collaborate with operations and engineering to optimize processes and reduce defects. This full-time role offers a bonus plan and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of production experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 quality management systems preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing quality assurance preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of Quality Assurance Auditors and Assemblers.
• Coordinate workflow to meet customer requirements and allocate resources.
• Execute the UAW contract with integrity and seek win‑win outcomes.
• Drive a culture of Continuous Improvement across Bowmar.
• Partner with Directors to develop standard work and TPS implementation.
• Coach and train employees in TPS tools (Standard Work, 5‑S, Process Mapping, Pull Systems, KanBan).
• Lead root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone) to resolve nonconformances.
• Ensure ISO9001/AS9100 compliance and support external audits.
• Oversee nonconforming material control and proper documentation.
• Utilize Made2Manage for real‑time data entry and visual controls.

Skills

TPS tools

Root cause analysis

Quality data analysis

Verbal and written communication

MS Office (Word/Excel)

ERP experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Made2Manage ERP

Job description

Bowmar LLC in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a Quality Supervisor to oversee daily Quality Assurance activities, drive Continuous Improvement, and lead a team of QA auditors and assemblers to deliver high quality products.

You will coach staff in TPS tools, manage audits against ISO9001/AS9100, analyze quality data, and collaborate with operations and engineering to optimize processes and reduce defects. This full-time role offers a bonus plan and benefits.