Quality Supervisor | Petoskey, MI
Salary Range: $70,000 - $99,000 depending on experience
Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for leading quality teams and maintaining product standards? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We collaborate with companies in the Petoskey area seeking experienced Quality Supervisors.
We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.
This posting covers Quality Supervisor opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Petoskey in Emmet County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Harbor Springs, Boyne City, Charlevoix, and East Jordan.
The Opportunity
We partner with manufacturers across the Petoskey area seeking Quality Supervisors who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.
Usual Responsibilities
- Maintain and audit the quality management system.
- Coordinate calibration and inspection equipment upkeep.
- Track quality metrics and report trends to plant leadership.
- Support internal and external audits and customer visits.
- Supervise quality inspectors and technicians on assigned shifts.
- Review production and inspection records for accuracy and completeness.
- Investigate customer complaints and internal nonconformances.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
Recommended Qualifications
- Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methods.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor degree in engineering, quality, or a related field.
- Three to five years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Prior experience leading or supervising inspection teams.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and core quality tools.
Bonus Qualifications
- Familiarity with statistical process control and gage R and R.
- Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt training.
- Experience with quality software and ERP systems.
- Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Auditor credential.
- Experience in automotive or medical device manufacturing.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Supervisor, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Quality Control Supervisor, Quality Manager, Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Manager, Inspection Supervisor, Quality Team Lead
Why The Pivot Group Network
The Pivot Group Network 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.
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 at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network 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.