Quality Supervisor

Lasko Products, an industry leader in designing and manufacturing portable fans and heaters for over 100 years, is hiring an Quality Supervisor for our Ft. Worth, TX location. This is a first shift position.   

The Lasko Quality Supervisor ensures manufacturing processes comply with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. 

As the Quality Supervisor, you will work with department managers, supervisors, and inspectors to support quality measures that assure product quality within the manufacturing process.  The role involves inspecting parts and entering inspection data, utilizing a variety of measuring tools, and participating in Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement. Additionally, the position requires conducting audits and other routine quality system activities.

The successful candidate will manage a team of quality inspectors, implement quality control procedures, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

This is a hands-on plant floor position located in Ft. Worth, TX.  

Essential Functions 

• Lead and manage a team of quality inspectors, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation. 
• Provide guidance and support to the inspection team to ensure high-quality standards are maintained. 
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control standards, procedures, and protocols. 
• Establish inspection protocols, define sampling procedures, and determine equipment and mechanisms to be used in the testing process. 
• Work directly with the local Quality Manager and Quality Engineers, along with manufacturing team in order to execute quality and plant initiatives. 
• Identify and communicate quality issues effectively and timely to the manufacturing team. 
• Reliably execute the Quality System of our facility. 
• Oversee the inspection and testing of materials, parts, and products to ensure they meet quality standards. Perform routine hourly and shift inspections of Molding, Assembly & Press/Paint departments. 
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, tests, and quality control activities. 
• Prepare and present reports on quality metrics, inspection results, and areas for improvement. 
• Follow standard work and standard operating procedures for inspections. 
• Manage the testing and auditing of components and finished products. 
• Follow nonconforming material processes and support Material Review Board process. 
• Coordinate daily inspection and testing of components and products. 
• Assist with customer complaints and quality issues. 
• Lead root cause analyses for non-conforming products or processes. 
• Collaborate with production teams to develop and implement corrective and preventive actions. 
•  Drive initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and improve process efficiency. 
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies. 
• Promote a culture of safety and quality within the team and across the organization. 

 

Competencies and Abilities 

•   Strong knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing). 
•   Proficiency in using quality tools and methodologies (e.g., SPC, FMEA, CAPA). 
•  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Effective communication and leadership abilities. 
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards. 

Required/Desired Education and Experience 

•  Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing environment. 
•   Previous leadership experience is preferred. 
• Plastic Injection molding experience desired. 
• Metal Stamping experience desired. 

 Physical Demands 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 

Work Environment 

• Manufacturing environment exposed to dust, odors, and noise. 

About the Company

Lasko Metal Products was founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia. Lasko designs, manufactures, assembles, and distributes portable fans, heaters, and humidifiers for the consumer market (Lasko brand), air purifiers (Germ Guardian brand), ventilation products such as range hoods and bathroom exhaust fans to the construction indus