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Star Plus Energy · 23 hours ago

Supplier Quality Supervisor

Kokomo, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$73K/yr - $95K/yr

5+ years exp

StarPlus Energy is seeking a Supplier Quality Supervisor to manage a team of Incoming Quality Control inspectors. The role involves overseeing the inspection of materials for battery cell production, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with Supplier Quality Engineers to address defects and improve processes.

Solar

Responsibilities

Conduct training, coaching, and mentoring support for IQC Inspectors. Ensure IQC Inspectors complete all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner

Lead investigation and root cause analysis of non-conformances

Ensure continuous monitoring of all corrective actions and process improvement measures

Review and update inspection standards, specifications, manuals, procedures / forms, and lesson learned activities. Facilitate reviews to eliminate internal systemic and external roadblocks

Ensure on-going data collection and analysis to assure quality and perform data analysis to identify areas for improvement of quality system

Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to clarify business and technical requirements for Supplier Quality Assurance

Continues improvement activity to optimize and enhance the efficiency of quality and inspection systems and prepare updates and reports of quality outcome to communicate quality activities

Maintain inspection equipment / consumables / SOPs / Other things needed for proper IQC Lab operating & Inspections and perform Measurement System Analysis (MSA) to ensure inspection accuracy and repeatability

Perform other position related duties as assigned

Qualification

Quality Control ManagementData AnalysisContinuous ImprovementInspection StandardsSix Sigma CertificationBattery ManufacturingChemical Laboratory ExperienceISO9001/IATF16949 KnowledgeCoachingMicrosoft Suite ProficiencyBilingual English/KoreanInterpersonal SkillsMentoring

Required

Minimum Age: 18 years old

Minimum of 5 years of experience in automated production environment as engineer, technician, supervisor, or other plant management positions

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various level of employees within all areas of the organization including hourly employees to Senior Leadership

Ability to build effective cross functional relationships internally and externally

Ability to coach / mentor / develop IQC Inspectors

Must be eligible to work in the United States

While travel is unlikely, the ideal candidate will be able to travel, with reasonable prior notice as required (domestic and/or international)

Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, reading prints and specifications

Ability to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as required

Preferred

Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Experience working in Chemical Laboratory

Experience working in Battery Manufacturing Industry

Experience in working in Union Shop

Bilingual English / Korean

Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing

Shainin Red X / Six Sigma Certification

Experience with the AIAG Advanced Quality Planning and Control Plans, FMEA, Production Part Approval Process, MSA, and SPC (Statistical Process Control)

Experience with quality certification and system such as ISO9001/IATF16949 is required

Familiar with World Class Manufacturing pillar methodology and implementation

Extensive knowledge in Data Analytics utilizing MS Excel, MS Access or other database applications

Good working knowledge of Microsoft and/or Google Suite software programs

ASQ Certification in Quality and Reliability