Quality Supervisor 50k-60k (Fort Wayne, IN)

Position: Quality Supervisor

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 annually

Overview:

As a Group Leader in Production, Quality, or Global Supply Chain (GSC), you will be responsible for leading teams of employees or technical personnel to drive operational excellence across manufacturing processes. This includes managing daily operations, developing and improving business processes, and fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.

In this role, you may oversee production activities, quality assurance, inspection, problem-solving, and GM Built-in-Quality initiatives. You will be expected to apply independent judgment within the framework of Global Manufacturing Systems, with a strong focus on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE).

Selected candidates will gain the chance to develop new skills while contributing to the advancement of manufacturing processes that support the groundbreaking shift toward electric and autonomous vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and respond promptly to the manufacturing daily plan, making necessary adjustments to operations as required
• Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Possess the experience to manage change and navigate ambiguity
• Drive accountability through people and processes which may require difficult conversations
• Work in a loud manufacturing environment that may not be climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold)
• Possess good physical stamina and coordination to frequently and repetitively:
• Bend, twist, kneel, crouch and reach to perform work
• Lift or carry materials weighing up to 15 lbs. and periodically carry or lift materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally sit, climb (including ladders and lifts) and drive vehicles and equipment
• Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections
• Promptly detect and respond to safety instructions, alarms, and signals
• Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and safety shoes

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• One year of direct supervisory experience or at least 5 months as an internal GM per diem group leader
• Experience managing, leading people, and addressing performance concerns
• Experience solving complex problems and working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, experience managing conflict, and decision making
• Demonstrate a high analytical ability to solve complex problems
• Basic computer proficiency (i.e. Microsoft Word, typing, email etc.)
• Must be available and willing to regularly work weekends to meet production demands, including approximately two weekends per month
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts
• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Travel involved with potential customers in Bluffton, IN, Kendallville IN, Columbia City IN, Huntington IN, and Butler IN and possibly more towns around GM Fort Wayne

Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP)

Proficient in Throughput Improvement Process (TIP)

Advanced understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes

Experience supervising employees in a union environment

Supply Chain or Quality Experience

Experience implementing Built-in-Quality Initiatives

Red X & DFSS Certification

Lean Manufacturing experience

Knowledge of timekeeping systems

Benefits explained upon permanent hire status