Quality Supervisor - Days
Panasonic · Sparks, NV
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor quality role at Panasonic (industrial) in Sparks, NV. Furthermore, the Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the work of others under the supervision of a manager.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- SPC, FMEA, Control plans, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, SAP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 493 other live quality postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Typical $64k–$90k, from 49 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 42%
- Root cause 36%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FMEA, Control plans, IATF 16949, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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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 does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Panasonic in Sparks
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Full description from PanasonicAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Quality Supervisor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tMgKm_71qs (by clicking this link you are being referred to an external site that is not part of Panasonic) Meet the Recruiter: Danielle Lomeli Shift: Days Job Summary: The Quality Supervisor oversee and supervises the quality operations, including but not limited to quality control plan inspections: daily quality check operations, supporting of special projects, communicating with production, and coordinating inspectors’ and technicians’ activities. Furthermore, the Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the work of others under the supervision of a manager. Additionally, the Supervisor is in charge of scheduling staff based on materials supply inventory, staffing resources, and volumes required to meet demand and to ensure maximum quantity and quality. Essential Duties: Manage overall quality control plan inspections – compliance to tasks, actions around issues determined from inspections, and employees’ activities, lunch/break schedules Maintain quality control process, support activities around ISO quality management, and be the quality representative on the process floor Conduct failure analysis and execute corrective action plans designated to be related to process quality Supervise a quality team consisting of technicians and inspectors. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these members. Carries out supervisory
responsibilities
in accordance with applicable laws
Responsibilities
include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems following the company's established policies and procedures Develop process flow improvements to support efficiency, ergonomics, or cost reduction Other duties may be assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Requirements
To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred Education: Basic/Required: High School Diploma, GED (General Education Development) or equivalent required Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field Essential
Qualifications
Minimum five years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment with products including batteries, electronic components, quality management, etc. Experience utilizing quality management tools including SPC, FTA, FMEA, etc. Ability to learn new technologies, adapt to changing
requirements
and balance time across multiple projects Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information Excellent understanding of manufacturing operations Able to influence change without direct authority Excellent analytical, problem-solving & communication skills Ability to identify and analyze data patterns and quality discrepancies Experience leading teams and coordinating with cross-functional teams Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible environment and take the initiative to learn new tools and concepts quickly Approachable and adaptable Proficient skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook) Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Preferred Qualifications
1-2+ years of people leader experience Able to work independently and in a team environment, as well as with cross-functional groups Resilient, self-motived and able to work well under pressure Prior manufacturing and/or SAP experience is desirable Experience/Familiarity with TS16949 automotive quality standards or ISO9001 Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude) Physical Demands: Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to) Sit: 45% Walk: 30% Stand: 20% Lift: 5% Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%) Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You: Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health: Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options. Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance. Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting. Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver l
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