Quality Supervisor; Retail Distribution Center
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Overview
The Quality Supervisor leads quality assurance operations within the Retail Distribution Center (RDC), ensuring product quality standards are maintained from receiving through delivery. The role involves supervising quality auditors, conducting root cause analysis, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with warehouse, manufacturing, and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and optimize processes.
Schedule
Hours vary weekly. Will be required to work two Saturdays per month. Monday?Friday hours will vary from a start time of 5am, 8am, 9am, or 11am, and will work 8?hour shifts.
Pay
$25?$27 per hour
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance & Issue Resolution
- Conduct or assist direct reports with troubleshooting, investigating, and auditing product and material quality issues
- Communicate quality issues to appropriate production, warehouse, and engineering management teams
- Conduct analysis and make recommendations to resolve quality problems
- Make data?driven decisions to optimize quality outcomes and production efficiency
- Perform root cause analysis on repetitive damage issues found in prep lanes and throughout the facility
- Assist and suggest corrective action measures to management based on investigation findings
Quality Monitoring & Reporting
Audit, monitor, maintain, and present daily / weekly quality reports on process variation and product opportunitiesCollect furniture repair data in shop and prep lanes; enter data into appropriate databasesAnalyze data for recurring furniture defect issues and communicate findings to quality, warehouse, and manufacturing management using Continuous Improvement communication toolsRecord all product return information and analyze for repetitive issuesCommunicate quality trends and recommend improvements to warehouse, manufacturing, and quality leadershipCross?Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with manufacturing and Retail Warehouse management to resolve quality and process opportunitiesBuild and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with RDC management teamsWork directly with warehouse team and manager to develop, test, and implement overall quality initiativesCoordinate reviews of all new floor introductions with appropriate teams to identify assembly, handling / storage, repair material, delivery, and product opportunitiesReport opportunities found to appropriate management and design / facilitate training when necessaryAudit Management & Training
Train, direct, and monitor quality auditors on projects and daily responsibilitiesDevelop and manage audit protocols and communication activitiesAudit regularly to ensure standard operating procedures are being adhered toInvestigate product returns to determine root cause of damagesTrain and mentor warehouse employees on the product return investigation processContinuous Improvement & Process Optimization
Identify process improvement projects and opportunitiesLead process improvement teams as neededAnalyze product service claims for repetitive service reasons; communicate findings and make recommendations to manufacturing and quality managementAnalyze replacement part requests for patterns and determine root causeIdentify products with repetitive delivery failures and make recommendations for product removal from sales floor to appropriate managementCompliance & Safety
Maintain responsibility for compliance to established processes through collaboration with RDC management teamEscalate non?compliance issues when appropriateMaintain departmental equipment to ensure proper and safe operationsMaintain a safe work environment by ensuring employees wear PPE and follow safety compliance standardsAssist functional area Superintendent or Manager to improve systems of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control, and performance managementTeam Leadership & Employee Development
Make employment decisions and / or recommendations on hiring, improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, pay adjustmentsCoordinate and manage the work of quality auditors by directing team members to meet department goalsManage employee performance and assist employees in making improvements through coaching, mentoring, and administering performance reviewsRecommend, plan, and / or implement employee training and skill development activitiesAudit, maintain, and ensure employee time?keeping and absentee records are accurateCommunicate company and departmental issues and goals through weekly team meetings, regular individual employee meetings, coaching, training, and company?offered learning opportunitiesFacilitate employee growth and developmentResource Management
Manage resources to optimize equipment, facilities, employees, methods, and materialsEnsure availability of tools, equipment, and materials needed for quality operationsQualifications
Education
High school diploma or equivalent requiredAssociate or Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferredExperience
Minimum 3?5 years in quality assurance, quality control, or related field in manufacturing, distribution, or logistics environmentMinimum 2 years supervisory or leadership experienceExperience with furniture, retail distribution, or warehouse operations preferredRoot cause analysis and problem?solving experience requiredSkills & Competencies
Technical Skills
Proficiency with quality management systems and databasesData analysis and reporting skills (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools)Understanding of Continuous Improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)Knowledge of quality control standards and inspection processesAbility to read and interpret product specifications and quality standardsLeadership & Communication
Strong coaching and mentoring abilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to present findings and recommendations to managementCross?functional collaboration and relationship?building skillsConflict resolution and problem?solving capabilitiesAnalytical & Problem?Solving
Root cause analysis expertiseCritical thinking and data?driven decision makingProcess improvement and optimization mindsetAttention to detail and accuracySafety & Compliance
Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and PPE requirementsUnderstanding of warehouse safety protocolsCommitment to maintaining safe work environmentWho We Are
At Ashley, were more than a businesswere family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. Were problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who wont coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for the status quo. Its the reason were always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.
Our Core Values
Without hesitation, uses candor and is direct in communicationIs tough?minded in working in and meeting the demands of realityAlways tells the truth and follows through on commitmentsReady to grow? Youve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a Growth Mindset, and once you join our team, youll learn from the best in the business.
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