Quality Supervisor
2 days ago
Kansas City
Job Description Summary: We are seeking a hands-on Quality Supervisor to lead quality inspection activities and ensure compliance with ISO 9001/2015 standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented quality professional who thrives on the production floor, enjoys mentoring teams, and takes ownership of quality systems, inspection processes, and continuous improvement. The Quality Supervisor will oversee product inspections at all stages of production, manage nonconforming materials, analyze quality data, and partner closely with operations to proactively resolve quality issues. Essential Duties: • Supervise and perform product inspections throughout the manufacturing process to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance., • Conduct visual, dimensional, mechanical, functional, and numerical inspections using precision measuring tools (calipers, gauges, dial indicators, etc.)., • Perform and oversee destructive and non-destructive testing of materials and finished goods., • Inspect incoming materials and outgoing shipments for conformance., • Lead nonconforming product activities including identification, segregation, root cause analysis, disposition, corrective actions, and follow-up., • Record, analyze, and interpret inspection data using statistical quality control methods., • Prepare first article inspection reports and support specialized testing requirements., • Develop and maintain inspection plans and accurate quality records., • Evaluate quality trends and prepare reports highlighting deviations, risks, and improvement opportunities., • Recommend updates to quality or production standards to optimize quality within process and equipment capabilities., • Train production staff and new employees on quality procedures, inspection methods, and ISO 9001/2015 requirements., • Assist with inventory validation and quality audits., • Serve as a key quality liaison between production teams and leadership., • Support ISO 9001/2015 compliance and internal/external audits., • Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications • Manufacturing quality experience in a production floor environment., • ISO 9001/2015 experience required., • Strong understanding of inspection methods, quality documentation, and statistical quality control., • Experience using precision measurement and inspection equipment., • Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving skills., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • High attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) inspection., • ASQ certifications (CQI, CQA, or similar)., • First Article Inspection experience.