Quality Supervisor

Elkhart Plastics, a Myers Industries company (NYSE: MYE), is one of the largest custom rotational molding companies in the United States. With more than 500 employees and 33 years in business, we have the experience and knowledge to make any unique part using the rotomolding process. Elkhart Plastics headquarters are in South Bend, IN, and we have additional facilities in Middlebury, IN; Elkhart, IN; Littleton, CO; Ridgefield, WA; and Atlantic, IA, use the most advanced rotational molding equipment in the industry. We create custom plastics in virtually every application imaginable and an almost endless variety of shapes and thicknesses. From storage tanks to boat seating and agricultural applications to intermediate bulk containers and plastic pallets, Elkhart Plastics is trusted by companies throughout the country to provide a rotationally molded solution, custom designed to meet their needs.

Job Overview:
The Quality Supervisor supports a work environment that is focused on quality, productivity, and teamwork. Works together with other departments and employees to optimize processes and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the Quality Department
• Work to prevent re-occurring production problems.
• Work toward reducing internal scrap to less than the management defined goal by weight of monthly raw material usage.
• Work toward reducing customer returns.
• Suggest ideas for product and process improvement.
• Coach and encourage employees at every opportunity.
• Improve proficiency and decision-making abilities of Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Staff.
• Assist with; Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and internal scheduled audits.
• Manage the quality team to ensure daily accountabilities are met and develop and maintain the training program and records of assigned team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Quality requirements.
• Working knowledge of ISO processes
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of applying statistical process control.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully implementing quality programs in manufacturing.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, in related field and/or 3-5 years’ experience in a quality role.
• Experience in manufacturing,preferably plastics
• Quality Engineer Certification a plus

Working Conditions

• Plant floor and office environments; able to work in hot humid environment for extended periods of time as well as around loud noises may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Need to be able to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods of time throughout the day within a manufacturing floor and office environment; occasionally lifting of parts weighing up to 50 pounds alone and parts more than 50 pounds with assistance; must be able to operate power tools and equipment.

Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.