Quality Supervisor (Pitman Night Shift)
Silfab Solar · Fort Mill, SC
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor quality role at Silfab Solar (industrial) in Fort Mill, SC. Propose, promote and champion actions to improve quality, processes and product.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause
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How this role compares
Against 13 other live quality postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 43%
- ✓ Team leadership 43%
- GD&T 36%
- SPC 29%
- Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Six Sigma, 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 Silfab Solar
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: Silfab Solar in Fort Mill
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Full description from Silfab SolarAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Manage daily performance of QC staff
- ◆Responsible for leading, motivating, and training QC personnel to meet or exceed department and company goals and objectives
- ◆Lead or assist in Quality department projects as assigned by Management and assist Engineering and Manufacturing with projects, as appropriate
- ◆Investigate root cause of customer complaints and initiate/complete corrective action, as appropriate
- ◆Propose, promote and champion actions to improve quality, processes and product
- ◆Eliminate process variation and product defects through creative solutions
- ◆Maintain ISO based quality systems
- ◆Implement and manage systems to complete statistical analyses and control of all products including raw materials, WIP materials, non-conforming products, and finished goods
- ◆Ensure customer
requirements
are met
- ✓Devise ways to reduce waste and increase efficiency
- ✓Actively drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives using all available tools and technologies
- ✓Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
- ✓Participate in internal and external audits
- ✓Develop and present KPI reports
- ✓Perform other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience
- ✓Bachelors degree in STEM, related field, or equivalent work experience
- ✓3+ years in Quality Assurance
- ✓5 years in PV manufacturing or another PV-related field, preferred
- ✓5 years in Supervision/Management preferred
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Summary of Position
The Quality Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the implementation of quality control measures and standards within the organization. You will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving the quality of products, processes, and services. Your attention to detail, analytical skills, and leadership abilities will contribute to the overall success of the company's quality management efforts.
Skills
- •Ability to work cross-functionally
- •Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- •Excellent time-management skills
- •Ability to work independently and as a part of team
- •Strong project management skills
- •Knowledge of all PV related certification including but not limited to; UL1703, IEC 61215, IEC61730-1, IEC61730- 2
- •Knowledge in working with Lean Manufacturing/JIT, Six Sigma methodologies and Total Quality fundamentals
- •Proficient in Excel
Traits
- •Detail oriented
- •Excellent mistake-proofing, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills