Overview
Quality Supervisor Jobs in Stratford, Connecticut, USA at Kitchen Brains
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Base pay range
$75,000.00/yr – $85,000.00/yr
Human Resources & Payroll Administrator at Kitchen Brains
Company Overview
Founded in 1969, Kitchen Brains continually leads the industry in the design, development, manufacturing and deployment of controls, monitors, sensors and IoT connectivity for food service outlets and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that reduce costs, drive productivity, and increase guest satisfaction.
Position Summary
As the Quality Supervisor, you will collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Engineering, to build and continuously improve a Quality Management System (QMS). You will lead all Quality Engineering activities including certifying our facility for ISO 9001, and address all supplier quality issues. Ensure all quality-related systems are established and documented to provide a safe and effective product. Build sound technical and organizational competence within our area of responsibility and contribute to our Lean journey.
Ensure the systems and products comply with applicable government regulations and standards. Comply with all KB quality policies, procedures, and practices through consistent application of sound quality engineering/assurance principles.
The Quality Supervisor will report to the Vice President of Operations & Supply Chain.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reestablish a Quality focus with Quality Inspection team
Interface between design & manufacturing teams for testing and manufacturing needs
Lead Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Engineering to define and improve a QMS
Develop QMS procedures, instructions, and forms consistent with ISO 9001, ASQE, Lean and obtain ISO 9001 certification
Provide effective quality engineering leadership in teamwork, communications, and quick responses to customer needs and company-wide projects.
Conduct informal and formal audits to ensure that the QMS is followed – walk the floor
Develop metrics like FPY, PPM, NPD Time-To-Release, etc.
Interface with UL, ETL, ISO, and other 3rd party inspectors during their audits and follow-ups
Directly monitor returned goods for early warnings of a potential problem
Apply 8D process to the root cause and solve problems, and design preventative actions.
Implement tools that automate the gathering and reporting of QMS data
Understand & direct manufacturing test processes & future needs
Participate & direct manufacturing Lean activities to achieve 1 piece flow/problem-solving environment
Oversee vendor qualification and certification programs
Aide engineering in the interpretation of UL or IEC requirements
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related science
5 years of Quality Control experience in an electronic manufacturing industry preferred
Demonstrated success in quality engineering, statistical problem-solving, and decision-making.
Deep understanding of ISO 9001, IEC, UL Regulations and audit-facing experience.
Strong in failure analysis, test method validation, engineering tolerances, and statistics.
Expert with tools such as fishbones, Check Sheets, Control Charts, Histograms, Pareto Charts, Scatter Diagrams, pFMEA, dFMEA, reviews of Designs, and reviews of Processes.
Demonstrated ability to lead, direct and influence others.
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal listening skills
Excellent knowledge of statistical software, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Some Lean or Six Sigma Training preferred
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
Kitchen Brains is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Quality Assurance
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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Title: Quality Supervisor
Company: Kitchen Brains
Location: Stratford, Connecticut, USA
Category: Engineering, Quality Assurance – QA/QC
