Quality Manager About the Client Our client is a well-established manufacturer specializing in high-quality products and components, with a strong focus on operational excellence, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Position Summary Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Supervisor to oversee quality activities and lead quality personnel at its Eclectic, Alabama facility. This position will provide hands-on leadership to ensure products meet established quality standards, customer requirements, and production specifications while supporting continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate will have previous quality or manufacturing experience , strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supervise, lead, coach, and develop quality personnel. Establish priorities and communicate quality expectations to employees and production teams. Monitor quality performance and ensure established quality standards and procedures are consistently followed. Inspect and evaluate products and processes to identify defects, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement. Review production records, inspection reports, work orders, and other quality documentation. Work closely with production supervisors and employees to identify and resolve quality issues. Investigate quality concerns, determine root causes, and assist with corrective and preventive actions. Monitor and report quality performance, trends, defects, and other key quality metrics. Ensure inspection and testing procedures are properly followed and documented. Assist with customer quality concerns and support timely resolution of quality issues. Maintain accurate quality records, reports, and documentation. Train and coach employees on quality procedures, standards, and expectations. Support audits and ensure compliance with company quality policies and procedures. Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce defects, and increase overall quality. Support Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Enforce company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards. Address employee performance issues through coaching, counseling, and disciplinary action when appropriate. Promote teamwork, accountability, and a strong quality-focused culture throughout the department. Qualifications & Skills High school diploma or GED required. Previous experience in quality, manufacturing, production, or a related environment required. Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred. Strong understanding of manufacturing quality processes and inspection practices. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, specifications, and production documentation. Experience with quality documentation, inspections, and problem-solving preferred. Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Detail-oriented with the ability to identify quality issues and follow through on corrective actions. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team. Positive, hands-on, and action-oriented leadership style. English required; bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred. Work Environment & Physical Demands Majority of the time will be spent on the manufacturing shop floor. Work environment may experience extreme hot and cold temperatures , fluctuating with seasonal and weather conditions. Must be comfortable working around manufacturing equipment, machinery, and active production operations. Ability to spend extended periods on the production floor and move throughout the facility as needed. Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform other physical activities associated with working in a manufacturing environment. Must be able to communicate effectively with employees and management in a busy production environment.
Compensation & Schedule Salary:
$72,000+ annually Day Shift Full-time, on-site position in Eclectic, Alabama Leadership opportunity within a well-established manufacturing operation. #
APJobs Pay:
From $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): What is your salary range expectation? Do you have experience with disciplinary action and performance reviews? How many years? How many years' experience do you have in manufacturing in a supervisory capacity?