Quality Assurance Supervisor

Why Join Our Team?

Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives all across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses all across the United States, and the world.

What We Offer:

• Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
• Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.

Job Description:

U.S. Pipe is seeking a 2nd shift Quality Assurance Supervisor in Bessemer, Alabama. The primary purpose is to execute the quality plans as developed, ensure the Quality Management System (QMS) remains compliant through auditing, develop & lead the internal audits at the Alabama Works, manage the Corrective Action Response Process, train supervisors on the QMS. Other primary functions will include but not limited to internal audits, creating action items, following up to completion of actions items, implementing preventive measures, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures that the products furnished to customers comply with company, industry, national and/or international standards and special customer requirements by developing and leading internal audits at the Alabama Works and to audit procedures and work instructions.
• Audit the mechanical property testing of manufactured product to ensure compliance with ISO, industry and Federal standards and regulations.
• Ensure maintenance of all test and inspection equipment.
• Responsible for reporting to the management team the status of the quality management system including audit findings, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
• Responsible for assisting in the investigation and reporting on customer complaints.
• Ensure that employees and supervisors are properly trained on the QMS.
• Serves as a representative for on-site customer visits and inspections.
• Reviews nonconforming products to determine final status and recommend rework as required.
• Responsible for the audits of raw materials, processes, procedures, to confirm the compliance with ISO, AWWA, internal specifications of materials as well as include working with 3rd party to test materials.
• Work in a group setting to create, track, and complete corrective actions.
• Participate and lead 3rd party internal audits.
• Implement preventive measures to ensure compliance to AWWA, ISO, and internal standards.
• Issuing and monitoring non-conformance reporting for products and/or processes from internal and external audits.
• Supervise Chemical Lab as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Other Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, and/or related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 - 5 years of quality assurance/control experience in a fast-paced heavy union or non-union manufacturing environment and advanced knowledge of, and experience in quality management systems is desired.
• Previous foundry knowledge around melting, casting, annealing, inspection, and testing procedures is desired.
• Self-directed, facilitator experience is desired.
• Ability to plan, train and develop the workforce in quality principles/techniques.
• Training and experience leading quality assurance initiatives such as ISO and 8D problem solving methodology.
• Good leadership and team building skills in manufacturing environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meet all required deadlines.
• Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs.
• Good understanding of safety and the desire to following all established procedures.
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint software.
  Previous JDE, Minitab, SharePoint knowledge is a plus.