Supervisor, Quality

Dover Corp; Keosauqua (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Dover Corp in Keosauqua, IA, is seeking a Supervisor, Quality to ensure products and processes comply with regulations and quality system standards. You will lead the quality team, direct testing, and release of products.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, audits, root-cause analysis, and collaboration with production to prevent defects. Strong leadership and data analysis skills, plus experience with QMS software, are required.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in a quality control/assurance role.
• Two years' leadership/management experience.
• Proficiency in quality control software and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the quality team, including inspectors and technicians, ensuring training and development.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and standards for production.
• Inspect and test products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Document inspection outcomes and prepare reports for management.
• Identify recurring quality issues and collaborate with production to resolve them.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure regulatory and internal requirements.

Skills

Quality leadership

Data analysis

Audits

QMS software

Root-cause analysis

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Management

Tools

QA/QC software

Job description

Job Title: Supervisor, Quality

Location: Keosauqua, IA

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a Quality Supervisor who will ensure products and processes comply with regulations, specifications, contract requirements, and quality system standards within the assigned plant. The Quality Supervisor will also direct and coordinate activities concerned with daily tasks as it relates to testing and releasing the product.

What you'll be responsible for in this role:

• Supervise and lead the quality control team, including inspectors and technicians, ensuring proper training and development.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures, policies, and standards for production processes.
• Inspect and test products to ensure they meet company and industry quality standards.
• Document inspection outcomes, maintain accurate records, and prepare reports for management.
• Identify recurring quality issues and collaborate with production teams to resolve them.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and areas for process improvement.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of quality control processes to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations
• Manage nonconforming products, ensuring proper identification, segregation, and disposition
• Create process checklists and coordinate quality inspections with departmental leadership.
• Develops and maintains the highest quality standard - zero defects. Works continuously to improve all areas.
• Support cross functional teams in Continuous Improvement projects.
• Assist in implementation of QMS software.
• Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures and conduct associated training.
• Coordinates internal activities to investigate customer complaintsand establish containment actions.
• Creates and monitors ICARs (internal Corrective Actions Request) to closure.

What are the basic qualifications?

• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum of Three (3) years' experience in a quality control, assurance, or a related role.
• Minimum of two (2) years' in management and/or leadership experience.
• Proficiency in quality control software and data analysis tools.

What are the preferred qualifications?

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Science, or related field.
• Lean / Six Sigma and ISO9001 experience.
• Knowledge of industry-specific quality standards and regulatory requirements.

To be a great fit for the role:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, verbal and written, to internal and external customers and vendors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Products and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Ability to mentor, train, motivate, direct and empower team.
• Strong leadership skills.
• High ethical standards.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop personnel and equipment structures to support present and future operations.
• Analytical skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to work effectively across departmental teams.
• Maintain professional technical knowledge.
• Experience with and knowledge of internal audits.
• Experience in root-cause analysis, corrective actions, failure mode and effects analysis, and control plans.
• Demonstrated knowledge of inspection and quality control methods and equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of material inspection methods and techniques
• Demonstrated knowledge of metric and dashboard development

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It's our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It's our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

What's in it for you?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays