Quality Supervisor
MasterBrand · Grants Pass, OR
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 70+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor quality role at MasterBrand (industrial) in Grants Pass, OR. Analyze customer trends using OBKA, DMRs, and other quality metrics to drive corrective actions.
- They ask for
- 70+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Kaizen, Root cause, SPC, Control plans, MSA / Gage R&R, CAPA
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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How this role compares
Against 448 other live quality postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (70+ vs 3+)
Typical $64k–$90k, from 45 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 42%
- ✓ Root cause 37%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, Control plans, MSA / Gage R&R, CAPA, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at MasterBrand
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: MasterBrand in Grants Pass
1 other open role at this site.
- Second Shift - Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
Full description from MasterBrandAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
· Manage Control Plans and maintain quality system requirements.
· Schedule, develop, and manage Layered Process Audits (LPAs).
· Maintain Incoming Supplier Part Inspection
requirements
and inspection lists.
· Manage ICC audit
requirements
and Grants Pass quality procedures.
· Utilize AS400 reporting, WRKQRY, QlikView, Qlik Sense, and Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
· Leverage Microsoft Copilot AI, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to improve reporting and communication.
· Manage and maintain the Grants Pass SharePoint site.
· Administer Microsoft Approvals workflows and processes.
· Field and manage customer concerns, CTQ Alerts, and CAPA activities.
· Analyze customer trends using OBKA, DMRs, and other quality metrics to drive corrective actions.
· Collaborate with Sales and Plant teams to resolve quality issues and improve customer satisfaction.
· Supervise and develop a Quality Team of three employees.
· Participate in and facilitate Quality-related Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
· Manage calibration programs and measurement system requirements.
· Lead capability studies, Statistical Process Control (SPC), A3 problem-solving, and Gage R&R evaluations.
· Drive process improvements through data analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective action implementation.
General Supervisory
Responsibilities
· Interprets, applies, and/or enforces all company policies, programs, rules, regulations, labor contracts, and safety rules.
· Achieves departmental, plant, and corporate goals for safety, quality and productivity.
· Promotes clean, safe work areas thought the plant by continuously checking for hazardous conditions.
· Maintains employee morale by portraying a positive image of the company.
· Develops, directs and manages manufacturing personnel and trains them to properly utilize all equipment and tools.
· Directs manufacturing personnel to maintain product quality and meet customers’ requirements.
· Consistently administers company policies and practices regarding attendance, performance, etc.
· Communicates with employees on a regular basis.
· Participates in activities such as training and safety programs in order to enhance the overall effectiveness of the work area(s) involved.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
· Minimum of 3-6 years supervisory experience preferred in manufacturing.
· Maintains the technical and managerial skills required to effectively administer the production process.
· Strong analytical, problem solving, delegation and conflict resolution skills.
· Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Must be adaptable to change and have the ability/desire to make a difference.
· Solid math skills and measurements are essential.
· Ability to read a drawing.
· Knowledge of CNC computerized equipment.
· Mechanical aptitude is a plus.
· Experience in finishing/assembly of wood components is a plus.
· Knowledge of the cabinet industry is a plus.
Education
BS degree or AS degree in a technical or business related field preferred.
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For more than 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home. Come see why our associates love working at MasterBrand.
Accountabilities
Quality Specific
Work Environment
· Office environment with frequent environmental exposure to low-grade radiation from computer monitors
· Manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to wood dusts and cabinet-making related materials.
· Wearing of Personal Protection Equipment required when on manufacturing floor: eye and ear protection.
Sensory/ Physical
Sensory
· Frequent speaking, hearing, near vision, far vision and touch.
· Ability to address large groups of Employees at all levels of the organization including Executives in both formal and informal settings.
Physical
· Frequent head/neck static position, rotation, flexion and extension.
· Frequent change in torso/back position, frequent stooping, bending and twisting.
· Frequent finger dexterity.
· Frequent simple grasp, firm grasp and wrist flexion.
· Occasional sitting, standing, walking, crouching, kneeling.
· Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching and carrying.
MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at staffing@masterbrand.com.
