Job Title: Quality Lab Supervisor (Manufacturing) (Automotive)
Job#: 2026-17761
Location: Mt. Clemens, MI
Industry: Manufacturing (Automotive)
Schedule: 9:00pm to 5:00am (Overnight Shift)
Salary: Depends upon Experience
Education: Bachelor's Degree is preferred
Background: Must be able to pass a background Check & Drug Test (No Exceptions)
https://www.axalta.com/corporate/en_US.html (Company Website Link)
Ideal Candidate: Ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' experience in Quality Leadership role. Would like candidates who have experience leading a team of 10 or more. Prefer candidates with Automotive experience in Auto Parts, Automotive Coatings, etc.
Overview:
This role ensures the accuracy and reliability of all quality testing that supports customer satisfaction, production flow, and regulatory compliance.
The First Line Supervisor leads the daily Quality Laboratory operations by following site policies and safety rules and philosophy. This position leads daily lab operations and engages the technicians in problem solving, continuous improvement, and safe work practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership and people management:
Effectively lead a team of Laboratory Technicians with responsibility for all aspects of safety, product quality and operating efficiency.
· Must be willing to work flexible work hours.
· Shift coverage, occasional weekend support, and on call (weekends / off-hours).
· Ensure maintenance activities are supporting area objectives.
· Identify and train employees where needed.
· Lead employee coaching, counseling, and career development.
· Utilize performance management of personnel and take corrective action when necessary.
Quality principles:
· Utilize performance management of personnel and take corrective action when necessary.
· Utilize performance management of personnel and take corrective action when necessary.
Operations and continuous Improvement:
· Establish clear performance expectations (KPIs), monitor, and provide periodic feedback to promote growth.
· Motivate, influence and positively affect / embrace / drive change.
Safety:
· Lead daily Tier 1 meetings to share key information related to safety, quality, cost, customer, and business objectives.
· Maintain safety awareness through regular communication, training, area audits and near miss findings.
LANGUAGE SKILS:
· Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively collaborate to build solid business relationships with other functional areas that best supports customer and business objectives.
· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
REASONING ABILITY:
· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE:
· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
· Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) preferred or equivalent with one to two years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.