{"id":3778311,"url":"https://alion.io/job/lacerta-group-llc-quality-supervisor","title":"Quality Supervisor","company":{"id":3868283,"name":"Lacerta Group LLC","domain":"lacerta.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/lacerta-2","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"ADP","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Mansfield, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":60000,"max":90000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":90000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"CAPA","optional":false},{"name":"GMP","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":true},{"name":"Outlook","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-05T00:02:57Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-05","last_verified_at":"2026-11-08T20:12:31Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"JOB PURPOSE: The Quality Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily quality assurance and quality control activities within a manufacturing environment to ensure products consistently meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and company quality standards. This position supervises Quality Technicians and Inspectors, monitors production processes, investigates quality concerns, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.\nThe Quality Supervisor works closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and other departments to maintain product quality, food safety, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards, and established quality management systems.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n Quality Assurance and Control\nSupervise daily quality inspection and testing activities across assigned production shifts to ensure compliance with established standards and specifications.\nMonitor product quality throughout the thermoforming and manufacturing processes, including raw materials, in-process production, and finished goods.\nEnsure products meet customer specifications, dimensional requirements, visual standards, and applicable food safety requirements.\nReview quality inspection reports, testing results, and production documentation to identify trends, defects, and opportunities for improvement.\nIdentify, document, and communicate nonconforming products and ensure appropriate containment, disposition, and corrective actions.\nCoordinate product holds, inspections, and release activities in accordance with established procedures and authorization requirements.\nFood Safety and Regulatory Compliance\nEnsure compliance with GMP, SQF, HACCP-based food safety programs, and applicable FDA requirements for food-contact packaging.\nSupport the implementation and maintenance of the company's food safety and quality management systems.\nConduct routine inspections and internal audits to verify compliance with quality procedures, sanitation requirements, and food safety standards.\nAssist with customer audits, third-party certification audits, and regulatory inspections.\nEnsure accurate completion and retention of quality records, inspection reports, and corrective action documentation.\nIdentify and escalate potential food safety risks, foreign material contamination, and product integrity concerns.\nSupervision and Employee Development\nProvide daily supervision, direction, and technical guidance to Quality Technicians and Inspectors.\nCoordinate work assignments, staffing coverage, and inspection priorities to support manufacturing operations.\nTrain employees on quality procedures, inspection methods, testing equipment, GMP requirements, and documentation standards.\nMonitor employee performance, provide coaching and feedback, and participate in performance evaluations and corrective action processes.\nPromote accountability, teamwork, and consistent adherence to quality and safety procedures.\nEnsure effective communication and handoffs between shifts regarding quality concerns, product holds, and outstanding corrective actions.\nProblem Solving and Continuous Improvement\nInvestigate internal quality issues, customer complaints, product defects, and process deviations.\nParticipate in root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives.\nCollaborate with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve quality concerns and reduce scrap, rework, and customer complaints.\nMonitor quality performance indicators, including defect rates, nonconforming products, customer complaints, and corrective action effectiveness.\nRecommend improvements to inspection procedures, testing methods, manufacturing processes, and quality documentation.\nParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve product consistency, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.\nDocumentation and Communication\nMaintain accurate quality inspection records, audit documentation, corrective action reports, and related quality records.\nCommunicate quality concerns and product nonconformances promptly to Production leadership and the Quality Manager.\nPrepare and present quality performance updates, inspection findings, and corrective action status reports.\nParticipate in production meetings, shift handoffs, and cross-functional discussions regarding quality and food safety.\nEnsure quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection standards are current and consistently followed.\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:\n· Associate’s degree in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline required; bachelor's degree preferred.\n· Equivalent combinations of education and relevant manufacturing quality experience may be considered.\nExperience\nMinimum of 3-5 years of quality assurance or quality control experience in a manufacturing environment.\nAt least 1-2 years of supervisory, team lead, or demonstrated leadership experience preferred.\nExperience in plastics manufacturing, thermoforming, extrusion, or food-contact packaging strongly preferred.\nWorking knowledge of GMP, SQF, HACCP principles, and quality management systems.\nExperience conducting quality inspections, investigating nonconformances, and implementing corrective actions.\nFamiliarity with ISO 9001 or other recognized quality management standards helpful.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nStrong understanding of manufacturing quality control methods, inspection techniques, and process monitoring.\nAbility to read and interpret product specifications, engineering drawings, inspection criteria, and technical documentation.\nProficiency using measuring and testing equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other dimensional inspection tools.\nStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.\nDemonstrated ability to supervise, train, coach, and motivate employees.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills.\nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail.\nAbility to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.\nAbility to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and effectively communicate quality expectations.\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT\n· Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout a manufacturing facility for extended periods.\n· Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.\n· Ability to perform visual inspections and use precision measuring equipment.\n· Regular exposure to manufacturing equipment, machinery noise, and varying temperatures.\n· Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all GMP, food safety, and workplace safety requirements.\n· Flexibility to work extended hours or provide coverage across shifts as operational needs require.\nWork is performed in a manufacturing environment that includes extrusion lines, thermoforming equipment, and material handling systems\nThe production floor may include elevated noise levels, moving machinery, and variable temperatures typical of plastics processing operations\nThe role requires regular time spent both in an office setting and on the manufacturing floor supporting production and troubleshooting processes\nOccasional schedule flexibility may be required to support production issues, trials, or process improvements across different shifts\nAT-WILL EMPLOYMENT\nThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.\nEQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND ADA STATEMENT\n Lacerta Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. 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