Quality Supervisor

About the role

You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee allocation of resources in coordination of Quality Team auditing activities.
• Administer daily tasks for Quality Department personnel.
• Plan for manpower coverage daily/weekly to ensure all areas are properly staffed in accordance with the Operations plan, including overtime, weekend, and holiday scheduling.
• Responsible for the effectiveness of troubleshooting, RCCA, SPC analysis, and other process improvements to the Quality Team.
• Develop (P/D)FMEAs/Control Plans as applicable.
• Cordination and execution of Document Control activities at the site level.
• Ensure positive customer/supplier communication and relationships through interpersonal skills and application of depth of knowledge of program requirements.
• Lead cross-functional meetings and facilitate teams for the execution of auditing and other quality department activities.
• Train Team Members on audit procedures, and ensure audits are performed as scheduled.
• Provide leadership and decision-making abilities as a liaison to the Operations team.
• Follow-up and accountability/coordination/problem-solving for corrective actions and internal audits.
• Communication, tracking, and data analysis of audit discrepancies.
• Response and reaction plan for escalations from Internal/External Customers/Operations Team and other departments as needed.
• Drive improvement plans relating to the effectiveness/efficiency of the Operation and Quality functions.
• Assists with Internal Audit scheduling, planning, and execution and assists with customer communications as needed.
• Provide Quality department representation/leadership to the Operations Team.
• Identify needs and initiate creation of process documentation, including but not limited to Work Instructions, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Standard Work.
• Lead plant-wide efforts on continuous improvement/waste reduction/problem-solving through a task force (jishuken).
• Communicate potential problems to internal and external customers and make/implement recommendations for resolutions.
• Contribute and participate in the Quality Management System and the Environmental Management System to meet customer requirements and relevant international standards.
• Review and communicate Statistical Process Control (SPC) data; ensure action plans are in place where necessary.
• Ensure time management is properly managed/executed in the completion of all projects/duties.
• Assist with the needs of internal/external customers in addressing quality system requirements.

Qualifications

• Candidates with a BS degree, Community College courses in Quality-related discipline; Quality Assurance Certificate (ASQ) preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Quality position in the manufacturing industry or related field; 2 years of direct supervision of employees.
• Must have experience in high-volume/high mix operations.
• Proficient in the understanding and use of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office programs/applications.
• Familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
• High level of time management and demonstrated ability to lead a large team.
• Vast knowledge of ISO9001 quality standards and procedures.
• Six Sigma background/experience desired.
• Demonstrated success managing new initiatives while meeting operating and budgetary requirements.