Quality System Supervisor

Our client is currently seeking a Process Quality Supervisor for their manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, IN. The Supervisor will have 6–7 direct reports and will be responsible for overseeing quality control across the laboratory doing formulations and the manufacturing areas. This role ensures inspections, testing, audits, and quality system implementation are applied consistently to meet production and customer requirements. A critical focus is on stabilizing processes, establishing fundamentals, and building a strong laboratory function that supports product quality and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Ceramics Engineering, Chemistry, or Material Science and will be familiar with laboratory standardization practices and testing methods, as well as how to reduce product non-conformances using SPC and problem solving methods. This person should be a hands‑on supervisor who enjoys training, developing, and mentoring reports on the fundamentals of quality.

$90,000.00/yr – $/yr

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Product Management

Chemical Manufacturing, Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing, and Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing

This job will have the following responsibilities:

• Manage and develop the performance of quality staff across the lab, in‑process, and manufacturing.
• Set department objectives, oversee scheduling, and conduct employee performance reviews.
• Quality Lab & Process Stabilization:
  Establish and maintain a fully functional quality lab, develop/validate test methods, calibrate equipment, and train staff. Define baseline process parameters, standardize data collection, and implement training to ensure process stability across shifts.
• Discrepancy Resolution:
  Take ownership of in‑process issues identified by Supplier Quality, lead investigations and corrective actions, and partner with production for sustainable fixes.
• Quality System Implementation:
  Drive rollout of Quality System, implement standardized work (TWI), training matrices, and ensure consistency of procedures.
• Continuous Improvement & Audits:
  Perform audits, lead Kaizen/A3 activities, and report findings during Gemba walks and virtual reviews.
• Team & Operational Leadership:
  Resolve employee issues, oversee scrap/inventory accuracy, conduct safety audits, and facilitate cross‑department communication on production and quality goals.
• Inspections & Specifications:
  Ensure Critical‑to‑Quality (CTQ) specifications are applied using proper test methods and equipment during in‑process inspections.

• Bachelor’s in Ceramics, Engineering, Material Science, Industrial Technology preferred.
• 3‑5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or laboratory based quality roles.
• Knowledge of Ceramics, Ceramic Chemistry, Materials Testing, and Mechanical Processes.
• Experience setting up and stabilizing a quality lab.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred), SPC, and Minitab.
• ERP/QMS knowledge (SAP, Business Central or NAV).

Interested candidates should contact Lee Douglas at 610‑617‑1447 or email a current resume to