Supervisor - Quality

Stoughton Trailers; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers is seeking a Quality Supervisor to oversee all product quality inspections and ensure conformance to the Quality Manual. You will supervise Quality Monitors, maintain end-of-line control plans, and drive corrective actions from first unit audits across Manufacturing, Quality Management, and Sales.

The role requires strong blueprint reading, metrology, and experience with non-conforming systems (DM tagging, MRB).

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of trailer building.
• Experience with non-conforming systems (DM tagging, MRB process).
• Skilled in basic metrology/measurement skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Highly accomplished in blueprint reading.
• Excellent working relationships with Supervisors and Managers.
• Experience training others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiar with Syteline ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all product quality inspections and conformance to Stoughton Quality Manual.
• Supervise Quality Monitors and Quality Support Monitors.
• Maintain end of line control plan to reflect criteria for new components, customer needs, and other new or revised requirements.
• Participate in all first unit audits and report to Manufacturing, Quality Management and Sales; identify corrective actions and ensure implementation.
• Ensure road safety program, including audits, is effectively implemented.
• Ensure all documentation properly completed and saved in the system.
• Ensure proper disposition of non-conforming parts using the DM tag and MRB process.
• Work with MRB Process Manager and Purchasing to determine disposition for discrepant material from suppliers.
• Develop and implement control plans for assembly with Quality Manager.
• Support layered process audits with Production Supervisors; drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure calibrations are completed per schedule for key measurement equipment.
• Communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Perform other duties as required by Plant Quality Manager.
• Maintain good attendance and adhere to policies.

Skills

Trailer knowledge

DM tagging

MRB process

Metrology basics

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Microsoft Word

Excel

Tools

Syteline ERP

Job description

Description

• Oversee all product quality inspections and conformance to Stoughton Quality Manual


• Supervisor Quality Monitors and Quality Support Monitors


• Maintain end of line control plan to reflect criteria for new components, customer needs, and other new or revised requirements.


• Participate in all first unit audits and report to Manufacturing, Quality Management and Sales. Identify all corrective actions required and insure implementation.


• Ensure that road safety program, including audits, are effectively implemented.


• Ensure all documentation properly completed and saved in the system.


• Ensure manufacturing following proper disposition of non-conforming parts using the DM tag and MRB process.


• Work with MRB Process Manager and Purchasing to determine disposition for any discrepant material from suppliers.


• Work with Quality Manager to develop and implement control plans for assembly.


• Work with Production Supervisors to support and continuously improve the layered process audits.


• Ensure that calibrations are completed per the schedule for any key measurement equipment.


• Work and communicate in a team environment.


• Other duties may be assigned as required by the Plant Quality Manager


• Perform all assigned tasks in a safe, efficient, timely, and accurate and highly productive manner according to company policy.


• Contribute to the team effort to produce a quality product.


• Attend scheduled work hours on a regular and timely basis. Maintain good attendance.


• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case-by-case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors.

Qualifications

• Education:


• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  
  
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• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  
  
  
  • Extensive knowledge of trailer building.
  
  
  • Experience with non-conforming systems (DM tagging, MRB process)
  
  
  • Skilled in basic metrology/measurement skills
  
  
  • Ability to problem-solve and implement appropriate corrective actions.
  
  
  • Highly accomplished in blueprint reading
  
  
  • Excellent working relationships with Supervisors and Managers.
  
  
  • Experience training others.
  
  
  • Display proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  
  
  • Proficient in Syteline ERP system
  
  
  • Comfortable dealing with conflict
  
  
  • Team building and employee management experience.
  
  
  
  


• Core Competencies:
  
  
  
  • Team builder
  
  
  • Excellent communication
  
  
  • Problem solver
  
  
  
  

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