Job Summary:

The General Supervisor, Inspection and Testing will oversee and facilitate manufacturing inspection and testing functions to ensure manufacturing objectives are met.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Hires and trains manufacturing inspection and testing staff.
• Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of departmental staff.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supports the organizations goal of improving manufacturing quality and efficiency by conducting or assigning inspections, assessing the results and the manufacturing process, and proposing improvements based on the findings.
• Develops and maintains systems to report test results and findings to superiors and stakeholders.
• Monitors production costs; continually seeks areas and processes that can be streamlined to produce cost savings.
• Identifies and recommends new manufacturing equipment or techniques that could improve efficiency and quality.
• Coordinates with Quality Engineers and Planners to ensure manufacturing issues are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Organized with attention to detail.
• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
• Extensive knowledge of inspection and testing principles and techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
• Previous experience as an inspection supervisor required.
• Completion of relevant management training or seminars preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.