Quality Supervisor

The Quality Supervisor is responsible for leading and developing the Quality Inspection team while ensuring compliance with quality standards, customer requirements, and the Quality Management System. This position oversees quality inspection activities throughout the manufacturing process, including first article inspections, dimensional audits, process audits, incoming material inspections, and finished goods verification.

The Quality Supervisor partners closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to maintain product quality, drive continuous improvement initiatives, reduce defects, and support compliance with ISO standards. This role serves as a key resource for problem-solving, root cause analysis, employee training, and corrective action implementation.

At Jamco, quality is the responsibility of every employee. The Quality Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in ensuring our products consistently meet customer expectations for safety, durability, functionality, and workmanship.

The duties listed below are not all inclusive of the work that will be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

• Supervise, coach, and develop Quality Inspectors and Quality Technicians while supporting hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management activities.
• Develop and maintain quality training programs, training records, and competency assessments to ensure personnel are qualified to perform assigned duties.
• Oversee all quality inspection activities, including first article inspections, incoming material inspections, in-process audits, dimensional inspections, visual inspections, and finished product verification.
• Ensure inspection records, audit documentation, and quality reports are completed accurately and maintained in accordance with company procedures and ISO requirements.
• Support and maintain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System through internal audits, corrective actions, management reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead investigations of quality issues, customer complaints, and nonconforming materials by utilizing root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action methodologies.
• Monitor quality metrics and key performance indicators to identify trends, reduce defects, minimize scrap and rework, and improve overall product quality.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to resolve quality concerns and drive process improvements.
• Audit manufacturing processes, line setups, and standard work practices to ensure compliance with established specifications and procedures.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and process improvement projects from a quality perspective.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement activities throughout the facility.
• Maintain positive working relationships across all departments and communicate quality concerns, trends, and recommendations to management in a timely manner.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by following company policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); required
• College Degree - AA or BS; preferred
• Quality experience; required
• Three to five plus years experience in manufacturing; preferred
• Computer proficiency (Word & Excel); required

• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively to employees, coworkers, and supervision of organization.

• Ability to do two mathematical operations to arrive at the solution.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform…