Proven to Perform. From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science.
ATI is currently seeking a Quality Supervisor – Physical Test to join our Forged Products facility in Cudahy, Wisconsin.
In this role, you will lead and oversee a team of hourly Test Material Processors (TMPs) responsible for machining and preparing test specimens used to verify the quality and integrity of customer forgings. You will manage daily operations, coordinate staffing and production schedules, and ensure test specimens are prepared safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer specifications and testing requirements.
A successful Quality Supervisor is a hands-on, safety-focused leader with a strong manufacturing background, preferably in machining operations, who can effectively manage production priorities, develop employees, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining high standards of quality and operational performance.
Essential Functions
- Operational Leadership: Supervise and direct daily activities of hourly Test Material Processors (TMPs), ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely preparation and machining of test specimens in accordance with customer specifications and production schedules.
- Production Planning & Scheduling: Plan and coordinate daily work assignments, staffing levels, and production priorities to optimize workflow, meet testing schedules, and support customer delivery commitments.
- Safety Leadership: Champion ATI's safety programs and initiatives, promote employee engagement, and ensure compliance with established safety procedures and safe work practices.
- Quality & Compliance: Ensure test specimen preparation and machining activities meet customer specifications, established work instructions, quality standards, and applicable third-party accreditation requirements.
- Employee Leadership & Development: Provide coaching, training, and performance guidance to hourly employees while fostering accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Maintenance Coordination: Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to coordinate preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and troubleshooting activities to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
- Labor Relations: Ensure adherence to company policies, work rules, and applicable collective bargaining agreements, including participation in grievance discussions and resolution as needed.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to standardize processes, improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Quality, Operations, Engineering, and other departments to align specimen preparation activities with testing requirements, resolve production challenges, and maintain workflow.
- Operational Support: Coordinate off-shift support for non-destructive testing (NDT) activities as needed, consistent with operational requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 1 + year CNC machining experience, manufacturing, or testing lab experience
- 1 + year experience in working with continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing principles
Skills:
- Basic Computer Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.
ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.
