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LER TechForce

Quality Supervisor

LER TechForce, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States, 48326

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We are looking for a Quality Supervisor to work in Warren, Michigan. The position requires the ability to work any shift and overtime, and to supervise a group of UAW represented employees while ensuring quality controls and preventing defect outflow.

Responsibilities

Manage day‑to‑day quality control and quality inspection activities to the assigned area(s)

Directly supervise hourly and or SBU

Daily auditing across all shifts to hold Team Members and Team Leaders accountable up to and including issuing discipline as required

Cover other salary functions during vacations, absences and other business needs

Use independent judgment to commence or cease production operations based on quality safety and/or regulatory requirements

Direct the workforce to follow government regulations and all applicable MQGR and Level 1 standards

Identify need for process improvements/procedures required

Document conditions found and identify opportunities for process improvement

Communicate results to quality and plant management

Plan, prioritize, set goals and manage multiple projects in a technical and business environment

Strong communication skills to lead and support meetings at all levels of the company, including SR leadership

Establish partnerships both internally and externally to influence without direct authority

Provide expert technical leadership & directing cross‑functional teams in the application of quality initiatives

Commitment and dedication in delivering a World Class product to the consumer

Represent the “Voice of the Customer” top plant teams

Contribute to and drive team success by clarifying expectations and minimizing political hurdles

Demonstrate unwavering commitment to delivering results and champion achievements

Exhibit a willingness to do things differently and consistently translate ideas into actions that deliver results

Perform process audits based on internal and external quality indicators, leveraging standard checklists questions

Train and coach in their specific sections of checklist questions, expanded in future to UL and TL

Review critical processes and stations daily

Report monthly process conformity scorecard for the Plant

Review and decide on process standard deviations related to MQGR/Standards

Monitor all new or enhanced regulatory and corporate requirements and update process checklist and lead implementation

Assist in root cause, containment and corrective actions for all quality related issues

Achieve timely completion of containment corrective actions (Performance action notices)

Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts and utilize problem‑solving tools in day‑to‑day operations to drive issue resolution

Provide technical liaison support between Engineering, Quality, Production and Product Design departments

Represent the “Voice of the Customer” to platform teams

Establish, maintain documentation of processes and train utilizing Manufacturing tools

Embrace and execute standardization of best practices that ensure quality products

Document all non‑conformance conditions found and identify and execute opportunities for process improvement

Establish clean points and maintain acceptable quality standards

Demonstrate a working knowledge of vehicle audit items

Supervise all major aspects of vehicle inspection and analyze data for comparison to daily vehicle audits

Supervise the auditing of new production vehicles to validate quality or identify quality concerns

Effective supervision of all employees as assigned

Training and coaching of salary and bargaining unit employees, both direct and indirect

Creates, implements and sustains vehicle control plans to prevent the outflow of defects to customers

Recommends and implements simple cost‑effective error/mistake proofing strategies

Work with Engineering and Suppliers to resolve issues that are not plant controllable

Support manufacturing facilities with launch readiness assessments and implementation methodology for compliance to requirements

Serve as liaison between plants and engineering. Conduct training (development, implementation) for plant personnel on quality requirements

Recommend and implement new initiatives to improve plant processes

Analyze quality data from internal and external indicators to ensure calibration

Develop inspection standards and best methods for performing inspection

Drive team success by clarifying expectations and minimizing political hurdles

Possess strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team environment

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required

3+ years of related experience

Demonstrated planning/problem‑solving skills

Ability to work a flexible shift schedule

Experience and working knowledge of computer systems and software with strong knowledge of MS Office or Google Office

Ability to analyze, synthesize and translate data into visual charts/graphs etc.

Flexibility to work on a rotating crew/shift schedule

Ability to work overtime as needed

Ability to be flexible to carry out tasks “outside” of normal roles and responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Manufacturing / Assembly Plant experience

Two (2) years of quality related experience

Lead Auditor Certifications and Practical experience

Supervisory experience of hourly personnel

Basic Knowledge of Statistics

Previous Leadership experience is a plus

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Manufacturing

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Software Development, and Financial Services

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