Supervisor, Quality

TPI Composites; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Composites is seeking a hands-on Quality Supervisor to lead the Quality Team on the production floor, driving safety, quality and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will develop talent, oversee audits, and partner with Engineering and Operations to resolve quality concerns and meet customer requirements.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI tracking, and implementing corrective actions using Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and Poka-Yoke to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related field with 5+ years leadership in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, audits, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading Lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Visual Management, Poka-Yoke, waste reduction) to improve plant performance.
• Ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop employees while promoting safety and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication and data-driven decision-making, with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily activities of Quality Team Leaders and Inspectors to meet quality and production goals.
• Drive safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the department and manufacturing operations.
• Conduct quality audits, process reviews, and facility assessments for compliance with standards and procedures.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Production to investigate quality concerns, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Visual Management, RCA, Poka-Yoke, waste reduction).
• Monitor KPIs including defects, attendance, overtime, productivity, and COPQ, and develop action plans.
• Support internal quality audits including LPA and Product Audits.
• Recruit, train, coach, mentor, and develop team members to build a high-performing workforce.
• Manage employee performance through goal setting, feedback, evaluations, recognition, and development planning.
• Ensure staffing, scheduling, attendance, and payroll/timekeeping via systems such as ADP.
• Prepare and present reports regarding quality performance, audit findings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as required.

Skills

Leadership

Lean

Quality Systems

Root Cause

KPIs

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or Business

Job description

Position Summary

The Quality Supervisor is responsible for leading and developing the Quality team while ensuring products, processes, and materials meet established quality standards. This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, and Production teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve quality concerns, improve manufacturing performance, and support a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who thrives on the production floor, develops talent, drives results through influence, and promotes a proactive quality culture throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the daily activities of Quality Team Leaders and Quality Inspectors to ensure quality expectations, production goals, and customer requirements are achieved.


• Drive a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the department and manufacturing operations.


• Conduct quality audits, process reviews, and facility assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards, specifications, and procedures.


• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Production teams to investigate quality concerns, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.


• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies, including 5S, Kaizen, Visual Management, Root Cause Analysis, Poka-Yoke, and waste reduction strategies.


• Monitor, analyze, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs), including defects, attendance, overtime, productivity, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), while developing action plans to achieve targeted results.


• Support and participate in internal quality audits, including Layered Process Audits (LPA) and Product Audits.


• Recruit, train, coach, mentor, and develop team members to build a high-performing and engaged workforce.


• Manage employee performance through goal setting, feedback, performance evaluations, recognition, corrective action, and employee development planning.


• Ensure proper staffing, scheduling, attendance management, and payroll/timekeeping administration through systems such as ADP.


• Prepare and present reports regarding quality performance, departmental activities, audit findings, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Perform additional duties and special projects assigned in support of business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred, along with 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, quality, or industrial environment leading teams, driving accountability, and achieving operational results.


• Strong knowledge of quality systems, inspection processes, audits, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies, with experience leading quality initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing environment.


• Experience utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, Kaizen, Visual Management, Poka-Yoke, and waste reduction strategies to improve quality, efficiency, and overall plant performance.


• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop employees while fostering a culture of safety, quality, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.


• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization, influence positive change, and drive performance through data-driven decision-making.


• Proven experience managing key performance indicators (KPIs), including quality defects, productivity, attendance, overtime, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), while developing action plans to improve results and meet business objectives.


• Hands-on leadership style with a strong presence on the production floor and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, support multiple shifts as needed, maintain excellent attendance, and work flexible hours to support business demands.