Supervisor, Quality Assurance

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer, and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric-powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird’s complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.

The Quality Assurance Inspections Supervisor's main priority is to provide management & supervision over Inspections Team Area Leaders and Inspectors.

• →Supervise and support quality inspection team members implementing continuous improvement activities to achieve Quality goals
• →Analyze defect data (DPU/PPM) for internal and external items
• →Responsible for FAI data collection and reporting
• →Communicate rejects to responsible departments, collaborating with and leading the team to identify Root Cause, and implement sustainable Corrective and preventive actions
• →Perform compliance and critical part inspections, including non-destructive tests where appropriate
• →Utilize appropriate measurement tools to measure components, parts, and assemblies per the applicable Engineering, quality, and manufacturing specifications
• →Responsible for overseeing quality-specific training for the Quality and Manufacturing teams
• →Supervise the LPA process within the facility
• →Review, Update, Maintain, and Create Quality Procedures as needed/annually
• →Responsible for the MRB Function and timely dispositions
• →Assure consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing automated practice systems
• →Create daily, weekly, monthly reports, and 8D Reports
• →Support ISO 9001 QMS certification by auditing processes for compliance and best practices

• Employee supervision
• Employee training & development
• Effective verbal and written communications
• Visual and dimensional inspections
• Manage Quality control documentation for processes, procedures & testing
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Production / Manufacturing methods
• PF / CP / PFEMA knowledge
• Experience in reporting, presentations, RCA, ICA, PCA
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• Use of various measurement equipment (tape measure, micrometers, calipers, depth gauge, radius gage, etc.)
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

• Associate or bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 5+ years of Quality and/or Manufacturing department experience
• 1+ years of leadership/management experience

• Six Sigma knowledge, training, and/or certification preferred

• Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters.
• Strong project management skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus.
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Effective communication and ability to communicate complex details in a clear manner.
• Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.

• Continued Professional Development
• Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k matching

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environment and production environment
• Must work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold and noise
• Fast-paced production area with moving objects and sheet metal
• Occasional periods of standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• You must wear appropriate PPE when and where required
• Frequent weeks working 40+ hours
• Frequent communication with people throughout the day

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Blue Bird® is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities each person brings.  Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.

All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

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