Quality Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION

The QA Supervisor serves as the Shift Quality Leader for assigned manufacturing operations, ensuring consistent execution of quality requirements through production inspections, containment activities, and verification processes. This role directly supervises QA Auditors and serves as the primary quality escalation point during the shift. Description Location Waco, TX (On-site) Classification Exempt Reports to Quality Manager Summary/Objective

JOB DESCRIPTION

The QA Supervisor serves as the Shift Quality Leader for assigned manufacturing operations, ensuring consistent execution of quality requirements through production inspections, containment activities, and verification processes. This role directly supervises QA Auditors and serves as the primary quality escalation point during the shift. Essential Functions Quality Leadership & Shift Management Serve as the primary Quality Leader for the assigned shift and plant. Directly supervise QA Auditors and coordinate inspection activities throughout production operations. Assign inspection resources based on production priorities, customer requirements, and risk. Provide quality leadership support during shift start-up, daily tier meetings, and escalation reviews. Ensure adequate quality coverage across all manufacturing processes. Product & Process Conformance Ensure all products conform to drawings, work instructions, specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards. Verify execution of in-process inspections, final inspections, and quality verification checkpoints. Monitor inspection effectiveness and consistency among inspectors. Enforce standardized inspection criteria and acceptance standards. Nonconformance Management Lead containment activities for quality-related production issues occurring during the shift. Review and coordinate disposition of nonconforming materials, components, and assemblies. Ensure timely segregation, identification, and documentation of nonconforming product. Escalate significant quality concerns to Quality Control Management and Quality Engineering. Process Compliance & Audit Readiness Monitor compliance with quality procedures, inspection plans, control plans, and work instructions. Conduct layered verification activities to confirm adherence to established processes. Promote traceability, documentation accuracy, and QMS compliance. Competencies Understanding of quality management systems and manufacturing quality principles. Transformer manufacturing processes and/or electrical equipment assembly is a plus. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation. Preferred Certifications ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) Lean Six Sigma Green Belt ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Certification Supervisory Responsibility This position has responsibility to manage 6-9 QA auditors. Environment/Physical Requirements The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to access and navigate each department in the Office and Factory Floor. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position with working hours from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. However, depending on workload there may be occasional longer days and occasional weekends as needed. Employee is expected to work the necessary hours to complete all tasks on time and to a satisfactory standard. Travel Regular travel is not required for this position. Education And Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related technical discipline and 3+ years of relevant manufacturing quality experience; or In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in quality assurance, quality control, manufacturing quality, or a related technical field. Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Benefits 15 days of PTO on an annual basis 100% of Employee Premium on HMO Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, and Group Life paid for Voluntary Life Aflac Insurance- Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, Short Term Disability, Cancer, Term Life, Whole Life 401(k) The Company has the discretion to alter or rescind the benefits listed above at any time in accordance with any applicable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law. Work Authorization/Security Clearance Required to be authorized to work lawfully in the US. AAP/EEO Statement VanTran Transformers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal antidiscrimination law covering employment. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time in the Company’s sole discretion. At-Will Employment Your employment is at-will, which means that either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this job description serves to alter your at-will status or should be deemed a promise of employment for any specified time period. Disclaimer This job description does not constitute a contract of employment, either express or implied. This job description is for informational purposes only. The Company has the discretion to alter the terms and conditions of employment, including the duties and responsibilities set forth herein, during the course of your employment in accordance with any appliable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.