Production Supervisor - Visual​/Dimensional Inspection; 1st Shift

Production Supervisor – Visual/Dimensional Inspection (1st Shift, Mon-Fri)

The Inspection Department Supervisor (Visual/Dimensional Inspection) is responsible for leading the daily operations, personnel, and performance of the Inspection Department during their assigned shift. This role requires a technically proficient leader who can effectively manage workflow, ensure compliance with quality standards, develop team members, and drive operational excellence. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in visual and dimensional inspection, demonstrated leadership experience, and the ability to balance hands‑on technical responsibilities with team leadership and accountability.

The supervisor will foster a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and employee development while ensuring departmental and customer expectations are consistently achieved.

The position will perform these important tasks from an all-new state‑of‑the‑art building with ultra‑modern technology and equipment throughout.

• Lead the daily operations of the Inspection Department during the assigned shift, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer and company requirements.
• Promote and enforce all company safety policies while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead the execution of scheduled work by directing personnel, balancing workload, and ensuring resources are utilized effectively to meet departmental goals.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to inspection personnel, serving as a resource for inspection methods, standards, and customer requirements.
• Monitor work in progress and review completed inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards, work scope requirements, and productivity expectations.
• Develop, mentor, and hold team members accountable for performance, attendance, professional conduct, and adherence to company policies.
• Collaborate with the Inspection Department Manager on employee development, performance evaluations, recognition, and corrective actions.
• Support the training, qualification, and continued development of inspection personnel to build a highly skilled and effective team.
• Utilize company software systems to assign work, track performance metrics, monitor labor utilization, and maintain departmental records.
• Analyze operational and quality performance metrics and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain certification and technical proficiency as a company inspector and perform inspection duties as needed to support operational requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational objectives.

• Current Visual/Dimensional Inspection Certification or ability to obtain and maintain certification within an established timeframe.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience in an industrial, manufacturing, quality, inspection, or related technical environment.
• Strong technical background in visual and dimensional inspection, quality assurance, manufacturing, nondestructive testing, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance, develop employees, and drive accountability.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and meet operational objectives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems and business software used for scheduling, tracking, reporting, and performance monitoring.

• 5+ years of experience in visual/dimensional inspection, quality assurance, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Technical school, associate degree, or equivalent technical training in a related field helpful.
• Read, speak, write and understand the English language.

• This position has pre‑employment testing requirements that may require fitness for duty testing and a vision exam.
• Follow general shop safety procedures including the occasional use of safety glasses, safety toe shoes, and hearing protection.
• Work in difficult positions from time to time. Stand and/or sit for portions of the shift. Move parts (>50 pounds) using hoists, slings, carts, or other handling methods. Move less heavy parts (