
Quality Supervisor
Copeland · Natchitoches, LA
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Copeland (industrial) in Natchitoches, LA. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, Root cause, ISO 9001, Internal audits
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How this role compares
Against 533 other live quality postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Typical $64k–$90k, from 44 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 40%
- ✓ Root cause 33%
- FDA / GMP 22%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Six Sigma, Green Belt, Internal audits, Supplier quality, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Copeland in Natchitoches
4 other open roles at this site · 2 people we found on the quality team.
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- Quality Engineer · Quality
- Production Engineer · Production
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Required Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or related field) or equivalent experience.
- ✓Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- ✓Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
- ✓Lean manufacturing training.
- ✓Project management experience.
- ✓CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) knowledge.
Core Competencies for Success
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About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
If you are a Quality professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you. Based out of our Natchitoches, LA location, you will provide leadership to the RMA (return material auditor) lab and document control areas, manage supplier quality process and key performance indicators, you will maintain an effective QMS (Quality Management System ISO 9001-2015 based). You will collaborate throughout the facility to enhance and improve the plants product and services through the optimization of the QMS. Lastly, you will support assembly quality/manufacturing process and maintain records of quality audits on a daily basis.
As a Quality Supervisor, you will
- •Maintain quality procedures, specifications, and test standards for raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
- •Supervise quality personnel by prioritizing, scheduling, and delegating work assignments.
- •Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap and internal ppm.
- •Coordinate compliance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements, by:
- •Coordination of Internal audit programs
- •Supervise documentation control department.
- •Coordinate UL, and ISO audits.
- •Monitor assembly quality processes and maintain quality audit records.
- •Track supplier quality performance, KPIs, and corrective actions.
- •Provide direct quality support for manufacturing operations.
A strong candidate would demonstrate
- •Quality Management Systems knowledge (ISO 9001:2015)
- •Leadership and team development
- •Root cause analysis and corrective action management
- •Audit management
- •Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration
Why Work in the Greater Natchitoches, LA Area
Our facility is located in Natchitoches, LA , known as the “City of Lights.” Natchitoches is a charming, historic, southern town that is home to Northwestern State University, the movie “Steel Magnolias,” and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. We are conveniently located within driving distance between two larger cities, Shreveport and Alexandria . The area’s generally low cost of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. Natchitoches offers excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals throughout the year, making this an exciting place to live and work. In addition, Natchitoches was recently voted as the Best Small Town in Louisiana by the readers of “Southern Living”.
About Our Location
Alliance Compressors LLC develops, manufactures, and markets one through six-ton scroll compressors. Scroll compressors are used in commercial and residential air conditioning units. The current facility is over 365,000 square feet of manufacturing space and over 35,000 square feet of office space. This climate-controlled facility is the third-largest manufacturing business in the area, and offers its 600+ employees many opportunities for advancement.
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
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