Supervisor, Plant Quality Assurance
Bowling Green, KY, US, 42101
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
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Primary Purpose of Position:
Supervises the plant quality function as directed.
Essential Functions:
- Facilitates a "quality conscious and pride in quality" attitude within the department.
- Maintains reports as necessary, evaluating the quality of designated products, in conformance with established quality assurance procedures.
- Facilitates the installation and maintenance of established quality assurance procedures.
- Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
- Facilitates quality assurance training and development programs.
- Supports development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety system.
- The plant quality assurance supervisor, will be trained and certified in the food safety system and oversees its development, implementation, review and maintenance.
- Supervises the plant quality assurance function as directed.
- Maintains inspection reports and quality complaints to determine defect trends in materials and products, and initiates corrective action if necessary through appropriate line or staff heads.
- Schedules, or assists in scheduling, inspection personnel to specific assignments to ensure the most effective utilization of manpower.
- Supervises or assists in the inspection or testing of various materials and products to determine compliance with specifications.
- Initiates, reviews, masters, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
- Establishes and maintains an employee relations climate of trust and confidence that will discourage third party interference; or establishes and maintains an employee relations climate of trust and confidence with employees, which will promote achievement of plant and company goals.
- While the regular working cycle of this position is usually 5 days on (Monday-Friday), this job may include working weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Working hours may vary as specified by management. Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
- Maintains awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions.
- Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignments
Position Requirements:
- HS Diploma/Equivalency required
- Experience in a quality related role, with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role.
- Preferred knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001 & 14000 & FSSC.
- Working knowledge of the following areas: product specifications and customer needs and expectations, and generally accepted supervisory practices and procedures.
- Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard plant quality assurance techniques, procedures, and criteria.
- Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
- Ability to negotiate with customers to promote or sell ideas or concepts.
- Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
- Up to 25% travel
- Works in both office and manufacturing environments.
- This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to, high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc.
- Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hiring Salary Range: $ 74,600 - $104,160 (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
- [This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.]
- Ball includes a comprehensive benefits structure, Go to our career site and click "Total Rewards" to learn more.
When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role. Under Colorado, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania law, you have the right to exclude or redact age-related details—such as your date of birth, school attendance dates, or graduation dates—from your resume, cover letter, CV, or other supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, certificates).
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Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.
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Nearest Major Market: Bowling Green