Supervisor, Quality

About the role

The Quality Supervisor is responsible for ensuring all quality functions for the plant are maintained and improved. They are responsible for supervising hourly coordinators and associates; evaluating, training, and disciplining employees. The Quality Supervisor will work cross-functionally to improve quality FTQ (First Time Quality), DPU (Defects per Unit), and NUFR (New unit Failure Rate).

Responsibilities

• Identifies, analyzes, designs, and implements key quality systems in manufacturing that improve or stabilize product quality
• Facilitates/guides problem-solving and process improvement efforts
• Provides guidance in resolving supplier issues
• Teaches, educates, and trains team to quality systems and skills matrix
• Conducts effective training and meetings
• Achieves measurable results in process and product quality
• Maintains CAR/PAR system for their respective plant
• Maintains and writes SCAR for their respective plant
• Coordinates weekly and yearly body audits/Fleet audits
• Assists and maintains plant's non-conforming process
• Accomplishes quality staff results by communicating job expectations; plans, monitors, and appraises job results
• Collaborates with peers, subordinates, and supervisors
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Associate degree, Trade or Technical School (required), Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Kronos (preferred), AS400 (preferred)
• Experience with Problem Solving methods, PPAP, PFMEA
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience is required
• Minimum 3 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• An ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; communicates effectively with and builds good relationships with cross-functional business unit and other department personnel
• Builds teamwork within QA and between other departments and levels
• Provides motivation and inspiration to individuals by coaching
• Resolves conflicts in a constructive way
• Make effective decisions/exercises good judgment based on data and facts
• Facilitates creative solutions to problems
• Is cost-conscious and multiplies efforts by working through others
• Six Sigma certification is desired
• Safety conscious, goal-oriented, and results-driven
• Ability to work in and foster a team environment
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude
• Knowledgeable and confident in communicating information

Leadership Attributes

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
• Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
• Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
• Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
• Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to succeed as one team and One Wabash

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