Job Description

Quality Supervisor

The Quality Supervisor is responsible for defining, directing, prioritizing and overseeing the completion of the work assigned to hourly departmental personnel.   

Performance Expectations

• Conduct performance appraisals on time in a timely manner.

• Work closely with Cell Supervisors and Quality Engineers to ensure that current quality levels are met or exceeded.

• Ensure that customer requirements as defined by the control plan are satisfied e.g. Millipore testing, dock audits, final inspection, etc.

• Ensure that all disciplinary actions of hourly departmental personnel are handled efficiently and professionally.

• Ensure that lab requirements as defined by the QS quality system are accurately maintained.

• Look for opportunities where SPC could be implemented.

• Ensure that all process presently using SPC monitoring is being fulfilled as outlined in the control plan.

• Ensure that all calibration systems are monitored, and calibrations are completed on or before due dates.

• Maintain knowledge of AIAG core tools and supplemental customer requirements.

• Represent the customer in working with the plant.

• Assure compliant to 5S standards in area of responsibility.

• Participation in continuous improvement process.

• Other duties as assigned.

Credentials

• Completion of secondary school.

• Post-Secondary education in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering is preferred.

• ASQ Certification and/or certificate in AQ Program an asset.

Desired Characteristics

• Minimum five years supervisor of quality staff.

• Minimum five years of machine shop experience on transfer lines, CNC millings and lathes is preferred.

• Able to read mechanical drawing with full GD&T comprehension.

• Read and interpret CMM reports and provide assistance to production for machine adjustment.

• Previous experience in automotive manufacturing and quality systems is preferred.

• Ability to use measuring instruments (Roundness and length measuring machines, hardness testers).

• Demonstrate knowledge of ISO standards, corrective actions and root cause analysis.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Strong effective supervisory skills.

• Ability to demonstrate problem solving and decision-making skills.

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation

• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k etc. 

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Sustainability Counsel 

• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 

• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools, you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.