Quality Supervisor

Job Description: Quality Supervisor (Grade - Supervisory)

Location: Chakan, Maharashtra

Department: Quality Assurance/Inbound Quality

Reports to: Quality Manager / Plant Manager

Job Type: Full time

Experience required: 4 to 5 years

Job Summary:

The Quality Supervisor is responsible for leading the team that conducts the final inspection and audit of finished automotive seats before they are shipped to the customer. This role ensures that every seat meets all customer specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. The supervisor will manage final quality inspectors, address any defects, and work closely with production and engineering to implement corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership & Management:

• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of Final Quality Inspectors.
• Assign daily inspection duties and audit schedules to match production output.
• Monitor team performance, provide feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ensure all team members adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

2. Final Inspection & Auditing:

• Oversee the final inspection process of finished seats, ensuring all aesthetic, functional, and dimensional requirements are met.
• Conduct regular line-end audits and layer process audits (LPAs) to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Ensure all defects are properly identified, documented, and tagged for rework or containment.
• Maintain a detailed log of all quality issues and their resolution.
• Manage the final inspection area, ensuring it is clean, organized, and properly equipped.

3. Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving:

• Lead the investigation of all quality issues identified during final inspection.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and R&D teams to determine the root cause of defects.
• initiate and follow up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring problems.
• Utilize quality tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa diagrams to analyse and resolve issues.

4. Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of all inspections, audit results, and non-conformance reports.
• Prepare and present regular reports on final quality metrics, including Defective Parts Per Million (PPM), audit findings, and defect trends.
• Utilize and update the Quality Management System (QMS) and relevant databases.

5. Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in cross-functional meetings to review quality performance and address systemic issues.
• identify and implement process improvements to enhance the effectiveness of the final inspection process.
• Support and participate in internal and external audits (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 9001).

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience:

4-5 years of experience in a quality assurance role within the automotive or manufacturing industry.

At least 1-2 years of experience in a supervisory or team lead role, specifically in a final quality or end-of-line inspection function.

Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge of automotive industry quality standards (IATF 16949).

Proficient in quality tools and methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, SPC, FMEA).

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and quality specifications.

Experience with a Quality Management System (QMS) and ERP systems.

Soft Skills:

Excellent leadership and team-building skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Meticulous attention to detail.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Note: This is a general outline and can be customized to fit specific plant and company requirements.