Quality Supervisor

Job Summary
Join The New Aluminum Manufacturing Facility

Alu Materials America (AMA) is an aluminum manufacturing company located in Halls, Tennessee, specializing in aluminum extrusion products including solar panel frames and precision aluminum components.

AMA is part of a global Korean-based manufacturing organization bringing advanced manufacturing technology and international expertise to the United States.

Our facility is currently in the startup and installation phase, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced QA Supervisor to help establish quality systems, develop inspection processes, and support the launch of a new aluminum manufacturing operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on quality professional who enjoys building processes, developing teams, and helping launch a new production facility.

Position Summary

The QA Supervisor will oversee daily quality assurance and inspection activities, ensuring that materials, manufacturing processes, and finished products meet customer specifications and company quality standards.

This role will supervise quality personnel and work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain to identify quality concerns, implement corrective actions, and support consistent manufacturing performance.

The QA Supervisor will play a key role in the startup phase of the facility, helping establish inspection procedures, quality documentation, employee training, and operational standards for long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance Operations

• Supervise daily quality assurance and quality control activities throughout the manufacturing process.
• Oversee inspections of incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications, dimensional tolerances, and appearance requirements.
• Identify, document, and coordinate the disposition of nonconforming materials and products.

Quality Systems & Documentation

• Help develop and implement quality procedures, inspection plans, and work instructions.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, quality reports, and corrective action documentation.
• Support quality systems and audit activities related to applicable ISO, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3 requirements.
• Help maintain calibration records and verify that inspection equipment is suitable for use.

Team Leadership

• Supervise quality inspectors and other assigned quality personnel.
• Help build and develop a strong quality team during plant startup.
• Provide training on inspection methods, product specifications, documentation, and measuring equipment.
• Coordinate daily assignments and communicate quality expectations clearly.

Manufacturing Process Support

• Work closely with Production and Engineering to monitor product quality across extrusion, anodizing, and fabrication processes.
• Review inspection results and identify trends in defects, scrap, and rework.
• Assist with troubleshooting process issues affecting product quality.
• Support the introduction of new products and manufacturing processes.

Corrective Actions & Customer Quality

• Investigate internal quality concerns and support customer complaint investigations.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Follow up on corrective actions to verify effectiveness.
• Communicate quality concerns promptly to the appropriate departments.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure quality personnel follow company safety procedures and applicable workplace requirements.
• Promote safe practices when conducting inspections and handling materials.
• Maintain organized inspection areas and support plant housekeeping standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor quality performance metrics and prepare reports for management.
• Help improve inspection efficiency and overall product consistency.

Qualifications

Required

• Previous quality assurance or quality control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, product specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Experience using measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accurate quality recordkeeping.
• Ability to work effectively in a startup manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in aluminum extrusion, anodizing, fabrication, or metal manufacturing.
• Experience in solar, automotive, or industrial manufacturing sectors.
• Familiarity with ISO, IATF 16949, or VDA 6.3 quality systems.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and statistical process control.
• Experience supporting new manufacturing facility startups.
• Experience working with international or global manufacturing companies.

Work Location: In person

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person