Supervisor, Quality (Manufacturing)

Summit Polymers; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers in Elizabethtown, KY seeks a Supervisor of Quality to lead QC inspectors, coordinate inspection procedures, and ensure product quality across shifts.

The role requires knowledge of statistical process control, training, and disciplinary actions; strong organizational skills and PC proficiency are essential; occasional travel not required.

Qualifications

• Two or more years as a production operator, material utility, or inspector.
• A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 20 on the Cognitive portion).

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise QC inspectors across all shifts.
• Screen, test, and select new inspectors from internal and external sources.
• Ensure compliance with departmental and corporate QA policies.
• Investigate and administer disciplinary actions per policies.
• Train and test inspectors in QC procedures.
• Monitor, train, evaluate, and address employee performance.
• Calibrate and maintain inventory of QC measuring tools.
• Maintain departmental records on employee performance and reporting.
• Lead Audit activities and communicate with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Decision making

Job description

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.

JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU'LL BE CHALLENGED AND valued.

A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don\'t just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We\'re always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Supervisor, Quality FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Manager, Quality (Manufacturing)

Summary: This is supervisory and technical work, requiring knowledge of statistical process control methods, tools, and procedures required to properly direct and supervise hourly quality assurance inspectors. Overall function of the position is to coordinate inspection procedures to assure continuity and consistency from shift to shift. Good organizational skills and the ability to use a PC are necessary.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Manages and directs Quality Control activities of QC inspectors on all shifts.
• Screens, tests, and recommends selection of new inspectors from internal and external sources.
• Assures compliance with all applicable departmental and corporate quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Investigates and implements disciplinary actions in accordance with corporate personnel policies and procedures.
• Trains and tests inspectors in QC procedures.
• Monitors, trains, evaluates, and corrects employee performance as necessary.
• Calibrates and maintains inventory of all measuring tools used by QC inspectors.
• Maintains and updates departmental records on employee performance including the initiation of new records and reporting procedures.
• Tracks Internal Problem Reports.
• Performs as a Lead Auditor.
• Communicates with the customer and supplier base.

Education And Experience

Two or more years as a production operator, material utility, or inspector.

Skills And Abilities

Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.

• A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 20 on the Cognitive portion).

Travel Requirements

This position typically does not require any travel.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.