Quality Inspection Shipping Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Quality Inspection Shipping Supervisor is responsible for leading and overseeing the Quality Inspection Shipping team to ensure product quality, compliance, and efficient shipping operations. This role supervises inspection personnel, manages quality processes, and supports continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The supervisor works closely with production, quality, and operations teams to ensure tire inspections meet company standards, ISO quality requirements, and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the Quality Inspection Shipping team, including team leaders, visual inspectors, tug inspectors, mold inspectors, and final inspectors.

• Monitor daily quality inspection operations to ensure compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and quality standards.

• Attend daily production meetings and communicate inspection results, production updates, and operational concerns.

• Prepare and analyze daily KPI reports related to quality inspection performance, productivity, and defect tracking.

• Manage departmental materials and ensure adherence to budget guidelines for inspection-related supplies.

• Support the Quality Department with ISO certification compliance, audits, and documentation.

• Lead employee management activities, including hiring, interviewing, training, coaching, and disciplinary actions.

• Provide training and guidance for inspection processes, quality standards, and best practices.

• Investigate and assist in resolving quality issues or tire defects, collaborating with other departments to implement corrective actions.

• Promote and maintain 5S workplace organization and continuous improvement initiatives to support a clean and safe work environment.

• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing teams and production units (APU) to address quality concerns and improve product consistency.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience

• 5–7 years of manufacturing or quality inspection experience.

• 3–5 years of supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in tire manufacturing or industrial production environments.

• Knowledge of quality management systems and ISO certification processes.

• Experience leading quality inspection teams or manufacturing operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Ability to analyze quality data, inspection reports, and performance metrics.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with computer systems, reporting tools, and manufacturing software.

• Basic math and analytical skills for evaluating production and quality performance.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily office or indoor work with minimal physical demands.

• Occasional lifting or moving materials up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a manufacturing facility with exposure to production environments.

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, protective clothing, respirators, face masks, and hearing protection may be required.

• Work areas are generally well-lit and temperature controlled, with occasional exposure to outdoor elements.

Shift

• Tuesday-Friday 1:20PM-9:50PM
• Saturday 7:00-3:00PM