Job Title: Quality Supervisor
Company: Barton Marine
Location: Kent, UK
Job Type: Full-time
Barton Marine is a Kent based Manufacturing Company with a worldwide customer base and an international reputation for high quality products. Our products are used in harsh environments and we operate in very competitive markets. As part of our drive for continuous improvement we are looking to employ a new Quality Supervisor.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a pro-active and detail-oriented Quality Supervisor to lead our continuous improvement programme. The Quality Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring that all products & processes meet the company's quality standards and deliver customer satisfaction. This role involves overseeing goods inwards inspection, processes control, analysing data, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The role is ‘Hands on’ shop floor based role reporting to the Production Director.
Key Responsibilities:
• Process Control and quality plans to reduce variation.
• Goods in inspection
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and standards.
• Conduct regular audits of manufacturing processes and products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Analyse quality data and identify trends to clearly establish the root cause of a problem.
• Work with the sales team to investigate and resolve customer problems.
• Work closely with the production team to implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
• Ensure all quality control equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance product quality and efficiency.
• Provide regular reports on quality performance.
Qualifications:
• BTec or above in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a quality assurance role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in using quality control tools and software.
• Strong communication and team working skills.
• Root cause analysis skills
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Knowledge of; plastic moulding, Press tool work, Machining, and assembly operations would be an advantage.