Quality Supervisor

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution.

Job Purpose

Coordinate and ensure QC/QA activities, related processes and procedures comply with the EnerSys Quality Management System and business goals. Interface with all levels of EnerSys, customer, supplier and internal personnel to assure program integrity. This position also has supervisory responsibility for hourly quality employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, monitor and distribute information related to quality and process improvements.
• Supervises multiple hourly Quality Inspector employees, across various shifts.
• Utilize Kronos time management system to schedule employees, monitor attendance and manage labor utilization.
• Identify / implement continual improvement activities to meet or exceed performance goals.
• Evaluate compliance to the EnerSys Quality Management System, including ISO 2015, and establish and maintain efforts for compliance.
• Administer the Plant-wide use of QA/QC processes and procedures.
• Perform process and product audits as required.
• Perform root cause analysis and the implementation, validation of Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Assist, as required, special project teams formed to evaluate issues within the scope of EnerSys Engineering (CIP’s, LEAN activities, Engineering Projects, etc).
• Coordination and verification of standards at Supplier in accordance with EnerSys requirements
• Monitor, qualify or disqualify suppliers according to EnerSys standards
• Monitor and report plant Quality performance
• Assist in the development and implementation of Lean and Continuous Improvement programs
• Maintain successful relationships with purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and sales department

Additional duties as required including training and assignments in other work areas.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

· Five years of progressively responsible work experience in manufacturing or quality OR a four-year engineering or science degree with two years of progressively responsible work experience.

· At least one (1) year of supervisory experience is required in a manufacturing or distribution center environment

· Highly proficient computer skills are required, including ability to use MS office, ERP, and data-base software.

Preferred Qualifications

· CQE certification.

· Internal Auditor / Lead Auditor certification.

· Detailed knowledge of ISO 9001:2015.

General Job Requirements

• Generic

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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