Quality Supervisor - Portage Area

Quality Supervisor | Portage, MI

Salary Range: $68,000 - $97,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for leading quality teams and maintaining product standards? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Portage seeking experienced Quality Supervisors.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Portage region seeking Quality Supervisors. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor quality control personnel.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and products to ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformance issues, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits to maintain compliance with quality management systems.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures, work instructions, and documentation.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends, root causes, and areas for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and other departments to address quality challenges and improve processes.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in quality assurance/control within a manufacturing environment, with prior supervisory experience.
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and quality tools (e.g., SPC, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis).
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and mentor a team of quality technicians and inspectors.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, metrology, and inspection methodologies.
• ASQ certification (e.g., CQE, CQA) or equivalent professional quality certification preferred.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., medical device, automotive, aerospace).
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) or advanced Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Demonstrated experience leading Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Supervisor, QA Supervisor, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Quality Control Supervisor, Senior Quality Supervisor, Quality Team Lead, QA Team Lead, Manufacturing Quality Supervisor, Production Quality Supervisor

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.