Quality Supervisor | Byron Center, MI

Salary Range: $64,000 - $91,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for leading quality teams and maintaining product standards? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Byron Center seeking experienced Quality Supervisors.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. 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.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Byron Center 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

• Oversee and audit manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.
• Lead, train, and mentor a team of quality inspectors and technicians.
• Investigate root causes of non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, and specifications.
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits by customers and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance or quality control within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including supervising and mentoring a team of quality technicians or inspectors.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC) and other quality analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 implementation or auditing
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Supervisor, QA Supervisor, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Quality Team Lead, QA Team Lead, Quality Control Supervisor, QC Supervisor, Quality Assurance Lead, Quality Lead, Operations Quality Supervisor

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.