Posted 10 months ago
Quality Supervisor
@ THE SAFARILAND GROUP
Arnprior, Ontario
Overview
THE SAFARILAND GROUP is hiring a Quality Supervisor to ensure soft body armor products meet quality standards and ISO 9001:2015 requirements. The role supervises inspection teams, runs quality control and documentation, and leads continuous improvement on the production floor. Three to five years of quality supervision in manufacturing is required; defense or PPE experience is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise daily quality control operations and final audits
- Ensure ISO 9001:2015 compliance across production
- Lead root cause analysis and CAPA for nonconformities
- Train and mentor quality inspectors
- Drive Lean continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements summary:
- 3 to 5 years quality supervision in manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015
- Excellent leadership and team development skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and QMS
- Lean Six Sigma certification a plus
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · dayforce-feed
- Employer posting date
- 2026-01-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 40 lb · computer moderate |
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Job Summary
The Quality Supervisor ensures that all soft body armor products meet stringent quality standards and comply with ISO 9001:2015 requirements. This role oversees quality control processes, supervises inspection teams, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to maintain product integrity and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily quality control operations, including incoming material inspection, in-process checks, and final product audits.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards across all production activities.
- Develop and maintain quality documentation, including inspection records, calibration logs, and corrective action reports.
- Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for nonconformities.
- Train and mentor quality inspectors on inspection techniques, documentation, and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with production, product line and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
- Monitor and report key quality metrics (e.g., defect rates, rework percentages, audit findings).
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean concepts and A3 problem-solving methodologies.
- Ensure proper handling and traceability of ballistic materials and finished armor products.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards.
- Excellent leadership and team development skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management systems (QMS).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Education and Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in quality supervision within manufacturing; defense or PPE industry preferred.
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methodology is a plus.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on the production floor.
- Visual acuity for detailed inspections.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
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