Quality Lab Supervisor

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Job Objective: Oversee the site Quality Control Laboratory team and Internal Audit program to ensure outgoing products are tested and inspected in an efficient, effective and timely manner that meets or exceeds the needs of the business and that the site continuously improves its quality systems compliance and audit-readiness. This role requires a proven leader with exceptional team management, people leadership and communication skills.

Essential Job Functions:

Commitment to Safety

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines.

• Promotes a culture of safety within the organization by leading by example and encouraging others to prioritize safety.

• Promptly reports any safety incidents or near-misses to the appropriate personnel and leads the investigation process in collaboration with EHS

Quality Control

• Oversee day to day testing and inspection activities in MHT Plastics and Textiles Quality Control Laboratories, including daily job assignments and lab priorities

• Oversee Laboratory Standards processing

• Manage & Develop QC Technicians, including cross training & fostering a team approach

• Identify and drive QC lab process improvements to improve lab process simplification, flexibility, timeliness and throughput

• Report daily QC metrics and identify issues and opportunities

• Oversee QC lab compliance to ISO, IATF, Industry, Velcro Companies and Customer requirements

• Lead the simplification and organization QC Laboratory documentation including procedures, records and databases, including the transition to any global tools, applications

• Collaborate with Quality and Process Engineers to identify QC failure trends and support investigations and improvement projects to drive down failure and scrap rates

• Manage MHT site Internal Audit Program, including recruiting and mentoring internal auditors, managing and updating internal audit schedule based on risks and business needs, overseeing and performing internal audits with follow up, and driving site-wide audit-readiness

• Identify and conduct "special audits" to support problem investigations or site external audit preparation

• Provide QC and Audit feedback to Operations, Engineering and Site Leadership to support investigations and improvement

• Oversee timely and effective implementation of MHT Quality Calibration program

• Generate relevant reports and summary information

• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• 5 years' Quality Control and Quality Assurance

• 5 years' Supervisory experience, preferably in a Manufacturing environment

• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively

• Coaching and teambuilding experience

• 5 years' Lead Auditor Experience

• IATF 16949:2016 Auditor

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Experience in metrics reporting and analysis

• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean methods

• Experience in ISO and other Quality System Standards

• Experience collaborating with Manufacturing and Engineering

• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills

Desired:

• Experience with electronic Quality Data systems and tools

• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems

• Experience with metrology equipment

• Expertise in Technical Documentation (specifications, drawings, standards, reports)

• Corrective and Preventive Action

• Experience working with Military, Automotive and Medical industries

• Workplace organization / 5S

• Lean or Six Sigma experience / certification

• Project Management

• Supervisor / Management training

• Use of MS Access / Minitab

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING

Fostering a culture where people thrive-safely, purposefully, and with opportunity. At Velcro USA Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time-off to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Our culture encourages advancement and provides opportunities for both personal and professional development.

Safetyis a core value at Velcro USA Inc. and an essential part of every role. We are dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy work environment through strict adherence to our Global Safety Rules and our goal of achieving Zero Injuries of Any Kind (ZIAK). Employees are expected to complete required safety training, use personal protective equipment (PPE), report unsafe conditions, and follow protocols for fall protection, lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot work, and confined spaces. Together, we foster a culture of prevention, accountability, and care.

Health and Welfare Benefits:

Medical and Prescription Coverage (HSA and HRA Options)

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Award Winning Wellness and Incentive Program

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Retirement Savings Plan

401(k) Saving Plan with generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate Vesting

Time-Off Benefits

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

13 Paid Company Holidays

Other Benefits and Programs

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Financial Wellness Benefit - Smart Dollar

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Resource Groups

Charitable or Educational Matching Gift Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Velcro Companies 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.