Quality Systems Supervisor

Overview

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (SDI) has announced its entry into the flat rolled aluminum market and is installing a revolutionary 650,000 tonne per year facility in the Starkville, West Point and Columbus Mississippi Golden Triangle area (GTR). As Aluminum Dynamics LLC., SDI’s first aluminum facility is planned to start up in 2025.  The project presents a once in a career opportunity to be on the ground floor of this new business for SDI. Successful candidates will immediately join their department team and have the unique opportunity to help design and implement the systems and processes required by the mill.  Vital to SDI’s success are its employees. We are a dynamic and dedicated workforce of talented people who have a strong sense of ownership in the success of the company.  As a diversified, vertically integrated metals company, we take pride in who we are and the products we produce. We believe having the right people in the right place will always remain our greatest asset.  We create value for our customers and ultimately drive our success. We share a common culture that values the bonds and relationships of its employees. From the mill floor to the administrative offices, our family-oriented atmosphere is an essential part of the company’s success. 

Aluminum Dynamics LLC., is seeking an experienced Quality System (QS) Supervisor for our state-of-the-art Aluminum Rolling Mill, located in the Golden Triangle Region of Mississippi. The incumbent to this position will become the Quality System expert to develop and document the production processes for quality system while implementing the correct procedures to ensure the quality standards will be maintained. QS Supervisor will interact with process and product engineers, operators and other cross-functional team members to identify opportunities to meet customer requirements with improved quality, product performance and capability. 

Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO, IATF, and other OEM quality program requirements.
• Serve as the primary quality system contact for OEM and other customers. Understand PPAP, FMEA and other customer qualification requirements, work with plant metallurgists to ensure product qualification plans meet customer expectations.
• Conduct and participate in regular internal process audits to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Manage QMS documentation, including procedures, quality work instructions, SOPs, and records.
• Provide training to ensure employee awareness of quality policies, objectives, and their roles within the QMS across the plant.
• Ensure that all documents are up-to-date, accessible, and aligned with ISO, IATF, and customer quality requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement quality management actions, integrating quality practices into daily business operations, and implementing corrective and preventive measures.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of company policies and procedures related to Quality System.
• Work closely with cross-functional team members to identify and address quality-related issues promptly for optimal business outcomes.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering, quality management, or industrial technology
• 5 years of experience in Quality System, preferably within the aluminum sheet metal industry for automotive, Industrial products and beverage packaging
• Auditing experience with ISO, IATF and other applicable OEM standards
• Proficiency in: Office programs, and statistical data analysis tools
• Lean manufacturing experience with continuous improvement for business impact and innovation
• Agile project implementation, good communication skills, and experience in matrix organization
• Strong leadership, verbal & written communications, and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to spot deviations from quality standards

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.