Quality Supervisor - 1st Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support cross-functional teams in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for quality issues affecting production.
• Cookordination and oversight of quality control activities, including assigning and scheduling work for technicians and inspectors to meet project deadlines and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards across internal manufacturing processes and external suppliers.
• Support new product development activities, including production start-ups, tooling validation, and vendor certification processes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain inspection criteria for critical product features and quality standards.
• Analyze production processes and performance, recommending specification or process improvements where needed.
• Assist in developing and refining quality control policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Analyze quality performance metrics and implement process or objective adjustments to improve outcomes.
• Deliver training, mentoring, and development for quality technicians to build capability and consistency.
• Manage quality-related activities within approved budget parameters.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and support a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Operations, or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality, process engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working in automotive or similar assembly manufacturing environments preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including PFMEA, control plans, root cause corrective action, and quality management systems.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and conducting product or process failure analysis.
• Proven ability to lead or supervise hourly employees in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment with a significant shop floor presence.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required for business needs.

About Polaris

Polaris is committed to providing a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. The company also supports employees who volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play, and work. Polaris is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan.