Quality Engineer Supervisor As a Quality Engineer Supervisor within Energizer's Global Auto Care division, you will lead quality initiatives at our Dayton manufacturing facility. In this leadership role, you'll oversee a team of quality professionals, driving excellence across operations. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to ensure our products meet the highest standards, manage customer and supplier quality issues, and champion a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:- Directly supervise Quality Technicians, ensuring effective performance, continuous development, and adherence to quality protocols
- Provide regular coaching, feedback, and guidance to build technical capability and accountability
- Oversee technician assignments, audit schedules, and project support activities
- Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive quality systems and processes
- Analyze quality data to guide Operations and R&D on compliance strategies and system requirements
- Serve as primary contact for managing customer complaints and feedback
- Monitor complaint trends and resolution effectiveness
- Lead and coach production teams in investigation processes and corrective actions
- Act as a liaison between Operations and R&D to ensure successful product trials and launches
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and proactive issue resolution
- Address quality concerns with suppliers to prevent potential customer issues
- Resolve raw material and product quality discrepancies efficiently
- Design and deliver impactful quality systems training across the organization
- Serve as a technical resource and mentor for quality-related projects and initiatives
- Lead the design and rollout of an internal auditing program
- Set performance metrics, guide Quality Technicians on auditing techniques, and ensure audit effectiveness
- Champion problem-solving initiatives using prior experiences and root cause analysis methodologies
- Support teams in developing and implementing corrective and preventive action plans
- Identify and assess quality and compliance risks
- Recommend strategic actions based on cross-functional insights and impact assessments
- Represent the Quality team on enterprise-wide improvement projects
- Utilize tools such as 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams to drive systemic quality solutions
What We Are Looking For:- Previous supervisory experience 3+ years of experience with strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring
- Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Science, or related field OR equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant (designing, implementing, managing, and auditing quality systems) experience
- Strong background in manufacturing operations
- Proven expertise in Quality Management System tools and regulatory requirements
- What We Prefer
- Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers
- Come Join Us!
Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Total Rewards:
Package The salary range for this position is USD $85,000.00/Yr. - USD $107,000.00/Yr. Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.
Bonus:
This position is bonus eligible. Energizer strives to create a supportive work environment centered around colleagues' professional and personal well-being. Our total rewards package provides comprehensive benefits to attract, retain, and protect our colleagues – including health and welfare insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.
