Posted 10 months ago
Quality Supervisor
@ MED-ENG & PSP - THE SAFARILAND GROUP
Arnprior, Ontario
Overview
MED-ENG & PSP - 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 CAPA processes, and drives continuous improvement on the production floor.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise daily quality control operations and final product audits
- Ensure ISO 9001:2015 compliance across production
- Lead root cause analysis and CAPA for nonconformities
- Train and mentor quality inspectors
- Monitor and report quality metrics
Requirements summary:
- 3 to 5 years of quality supervision in manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015
- Excellent leadership and team development skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and QMS software
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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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