Quality Supervisor

Pentair · Ashland, OH

Level: Supervisor
Team: Quality
Base pay: $61k–$114k
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 3+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 18 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at Pentair (industrial) in Ashland, OH. Supervise, coach, and develop a team of Quality Technicians.

They ask for: 3+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, SPC, PPAP, APQP
Base pay: $61k–$114k

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How this role compares

Against 25 other live quality postings in Ohio.

Experience asked: Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 54%
✓ Root cause 42%
✓ Lean 23%

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Stands out: this posting asks for PPAP, APQP, New product launch, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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This plant: Pentair in Ashland

1 other open role at this site · 1 person we found on the quality team.

Foundry Maintenance Technician, 2nd Shift · Reliability · Technician

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requirements

and site quality management system standards.

✓Ensure effective control and maintenance of documented information, procedures, work instructions, and quality records.
✓Conduct and participate in internal quality audits and support external audits as required.
✓Assist in the implementation and maintenance of quality policies, procedures, and best practices.
✓Monitor adherence to customer specifications and internal quality standards.
✓Lead investigations related to internal defects, customer complaints, supplier quality concerns, and process non-conformances.
✓Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies including Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagrams, 8D, and PDCA.
✓Facilitate corrective and preventive action activities to eliminate recurring issues.
✓Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and waste reduction.
✓Escalate systemic quality concerns and drive sustainable corrective actions.
✓Monitor quality performance throughout operations.
✓Support containment activities and disposition of non-conforming materials.
✓Ensure inspection plans, testing procedures, and quality controls are effectively implemented.
✓Assist with new product launches, engineering changes, and process validation activities.
✓Participate in supplier quality improvement efforts and corrective action follow-up.

Key

Qualifications

✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.
✓3+ years of manufacturing quality experience.
✓1+ years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
✓Experience with quality systems, audits, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
✓Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
✓Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality data analysis.
✓Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
✓Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, APQP, or PPAP methodologies.
✓ASQ certification (CQI, CQT, CQE, or similar).

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Job Description

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.

We have an opportunity for a Quality Supervisor to join our Ashland OH team. You will provide day-to-day leadership for the Quality Department and provide quality excellence throughout the site’s operations. This role is responsible for supervising Quality Technicians, supporting the Quality Management System, leading problem-solving activities, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that improve product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational performance. The Quality Supervisor works closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production teams to ensure compliance with quality standards, resolve quality issues, and promote a culture of accountability, proactive problem solving, and continuous improvement.

You will

•Supervise, coach, and develop a team of Quality Technicians.
•Foster a positive, accountable culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
•Develop, coordinate, and maintain training programs for quality personnel and production employees.
•Support employee development through coaching and skills development plans.
•Represent Quality in Managing Daily Improvement (MDI) meetings and other operational reviews.
•Support compliance with ISO

Benefits

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.