Quality Operations Supervisor - Automotive Industry

Quality Operations Supervisor - Automotive Industry

Sep 7, 2026 Columbus, OH , OH

Pay Rate : $24 per hour

Shift: 1st Shift

Pay: $23.00-$24.00/hr

Referral Bonus: $100

MS Companies is a leading provider of quality services and workforce solutions supporting the automotive and manufacturing industries. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the nation, we operate across multiple states and internationally, delivering technology-driven solutions that enhance quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

MS Companies is seeking a motivated and experienced Quality Supervisor 1 to lead and support inspection teams within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for supervising daily operations, ensuring quality standards are met, maintaining strong customer relationships, and leveraging MS Companies’ technology-driven systems to drive performance and efficiency.

• Supervise and support a team of quality inspectors to ensure performance, productivity, and quality standards are consistently met
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment to support safety and efficiency
• Adhere to all company policies, safety protocols, and client-specific requirements
• Develop, implement, and maintain work instructions and quality processes
• Monitor production processes, control points, equipment, and personnel to ensure quality standards are achieved
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, drive improvements, and support cost reduction initiatives
• Communicate expectations clearly; monitor performance and provide ongoing feedback and coaching
• Address employee relations matters including attendance, performance, and behavioral concerns in partnership with HR
• Train, mentor, and develop team members to support operational success and career growth
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction and service excellence
• Coordinate staffing and scheduling to meet production demands and customer requirements
• Accurately enter and manage time, production data, and other required inputs within company systems

• Must be able to visually identify defects in color, shape, size, or texture of parts
• Must be able to hear and differentiate sounds in a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the workday for extended periods on concrete floors (up to 10-12 hours)
• Must be able to move within buildings and operational areas, including ascending and descending stairs
• Must be able to reach, turn, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, and maintain balance to prevent falls
• Must be able to reach overhead and perform repetitive movements
• Must be able to lift, carry, transfer, push, and pull up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to grasp with both hands and perform fine motor tasks requiring coordination and repetitive motion
• Good hand-eye coordination for inspection and material handling
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures

• 2–3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or light industrial environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Experience with quality systems, reporting tools, and process improvement initiatives
• Proficiency with digital systems (e.g., Salesforce or similar platforms) preferred
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and lead teams effectively
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills
• Flexibility to work any shift based on business needs

Work hours and schedules may vary by location, the nature of work, your department, and…