Quality Supervisor

Description: QUALITY SUPERVISOR Location: Johnson Creek, WI Employment Type: Full-time, on-site Reports To: Director of Operations Pay Range: $80,000 to $90,000 per year based on experience, plus eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus Sign-On Bonus: Eligible candidates may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus when hired directly by Saelens LLC. Candidates hired through a staffing agency or recruiter are not eligible. Position Overview Saelens is a growing precision manufacturing company seeking a hands-on Quality Supervisor to lead our Johnson Creek Quality team and own the company’s IATF 16949 quality-management system. This position will partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and customers to strengthen quality processes, resolve concerns, and reduce recurring defects. Key Responsibilities · Lead and develop Quality Engineers, Technicians, Inspectors, and other assigned employees. · Own and maintain the IATF 16949 quality-management system. · Lead internal, customer, certification, surveillance, and recertification audits. · Manage customer complaints, corrective actions, returns, scorecards, and quality escalations. · Oversee root-cause analysis, 8D investigations, and corrective and preventive actions. · Support APQP, PPAPs, control plans, PFMEAs, SPC, MSA, and new-product launches. · Oversee inspection, metrology, calibration, CMM, and nonconforming-material processes. · Monitor quality performance and communicate risks, trends, and improvement priorities. · Partner with Operations and Engineering to improve processes and prevent recurring issues. Requirements: Quality Supervisor Qualifications: · Five or more years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment, including leadership responsibility. · Experience owning or maintaining an IATF 16949 quality-management system. · Experience leading internal, customer, and third-party audits. · Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, AIAG core tools, and customer-specific requirements. · Experience with CNC machining, precision manufacturing, or automotive manufacturing strongly preferred. · Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications. · Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. · Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, business, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered. Working Conditions · Work is performed in both office and manufacturing environments. · Regular time on the production floor is required to observe processes, gather information, and verify documentation. · Required personal protective equipment must be worn in designated manufacturing areas. · Position involves regular computer work, standing, walking, and occasional lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes insurance coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and additional voluntary benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Compensation details: 80000-90000 Yearly Salary PIfe4e986d3dfc-38271-41636832