Quality Supervisor

Job ID: 14467 

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day. 

The Quality Supervisor must work effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment that involves ongoing problem solving and quick decision making. They will be responsible for analyzing root causes of quality issues and seeking resolutions while upholding manufacturing and R&D Quality standards. The Quality Supervisor will also be responsible for leading and directing Quality Technicians, promoting a culture of best practices that result in meeting and/or exceeding organizational quality objectives. They must be able to clearly communicate business goals and create an understanding of how their team contributes to the organization’s success. May require irregular hours depending on business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages hourly direct reports and assigned departmental processes within established priorities
• Performs internal audit functions of processes and systems, tracing root cause of problems to their origin and formulates a corrective action plan for process improvement
• Coordinate the development, implementation and consistency of process control tools/techniques across the manufacturing plant to improve the cost of failure (COF)
• Track metrics for cost of failure (COF)
• Extensive short-term planning based on established and changing priorities
• Monitor daily quality results, attend regular Quality and Production meetings
• Implement training programs for new and current quality associates at all levels
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, specifications, and cost reductions efforts
• Formulate or assist in formulating quality control policies and procedures
• Responsible for following all OSHA, Ohio EPA, company and department safety rules and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Management, Business or similar field preferred, but related work experience may be substituted for a degree
• Must have a minimum of 1-3 years Quality Assurance experience; experience to include: Quality Defect Data, PFMEA’s; Control Plans; Work Instructions; Process flow diagrams; Capability studies/ SPC Techniques; 8D Problem Solving Process; Gage R&R’s; Process Mapping; DOE studies; CMM experience
• Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must have excellent computer skills (such as Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean manufacturing experience
• Experience with AQP/ APQP/ PPAP
• Experience with ISO 9001/ QS 9000 quality systems
• Injection molding experience

Training Requirements

• Must complete all OSHA required training

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Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.