Supervisor Quality

Generac Power Systems Inc; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc in Belvidere, IL is seeking a seasoned Quality Assurance leader to guide the QA team and elevate the quality program. You will oversee quality staff, drive improvement initiatives, and ensure products meet customer expectations.

You will collaborate with sourcing, manufacturing and engineering to define standards, implement robust inspection plans, and lead ISO/internal audits. Strong leadership and communication are essential to reduce defects and support business

Qualifications

• Experience leading quality teams and programs.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies and process control.
• Experience with ISO and internal audits and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate activities of quality professionals; coach and develop staff.
• Define resource needs and manage within budget and staffing parameters.
• Promote continuous improvement through facility leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Facilitate communication to resolve differences and drive alignment.
• Execute multi-year quality improvement plans to advance from QC to QA.
• Prioritize inspection tasks and support supplier quality issues.
• Direct policy and procedures for inspection and testing to ensure control of materials and products.
• Present quality metrics to senior management and customers.
• Create and deploy standard quality tools, methodologies and standards.
• Oversee audits and assessments of processes and quality systems (ISO, internal).

Skills

Quality Assurance Leadership

Process Improvement

Auditing (ISO/QA)

Data Analysis

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Quality Assurance to Excellence.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned quality professionals. Coach and develop staff. Set clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manage performance-- recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline.
• Define resource needs and work within budget and staffing parameters to accomplish objectives.
• Promote a continuous improvement environment by providing leadership and direction for facility teams.
• Facilitate communication and interaction between team members and other areas resolving differences and/or conflict situations effectively.
• Execute a multi-year quality improvement plan to climb the value chain from Quality Control to Quality Assurance to Excellence.
• Provide direction and assistance to the Quality Team for prioritizing inspection tasks.
• Support changes in procedures, process, technology, responsibility, and assignments.
• Gather and analyze product data and use the data to lead improvement initiatives to reduce the potential for defects.
• Set quality expectations of the organization to satisfy the requirements of our customers.
• Present quality metrics and analysis regularly to senior management team and external customers.
• Develop and modify inspection sampling plans based on supplier performance. Support the resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Guide Generac sourcing, purchasing, and corporate quality personnel with the establishment of supplier expectations and objectives.
• Direct policy and procedure for inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
• Create and deploy standard Generac tools, methodologies and standards.
• Ensure test/ inspection integrity (MSA/ GR&R).
• Manage audits/assessments of processes and quality systems (ISO, internal audit, etc.).

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.