Position Overview

This position will provide comprehensive supervisory support to Proterra’s quality department. The Quality Supervisor will train quality auditors on quality standards, inspection techniques and requirements. This candidate will follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies, conduct Team Safety Talks/Single Points, review issues from previous shifts and communicate quality issues with product to QC Manager, QC Auditors and Area Team Leader / Supervisor.

About the Role – You Will:

• Perform start up meeting to ensure everyone is present, on time, and quality support is available for all areas.
• Attend production meetings and ensure issues are communicated.
• Audit quality boards/tv’s (quality alerts, QID’s) in press / assembly daily, and ensure they are updated with quality issues.
• Audit quality paperwork for accuracy/completeness, daily.
• Ensure vehicle inspections are accurate and being completed in a timely manner.
• Complete inspections when necessary based on business needs.
• Verify internal and external quality alert countermeasures are being followed.
• Interface with engineering and quality to resolve quality concerns.
• Perform process audit to Control Plan and Inspection Instruction requirements.
• Perform Layered Process Audits as required per audit schedule. Ensure compliance to the Quality Management System in applicable areas of responsibility.
• Provide detailed pass down to Quality Supervisors and Quality management to communicate shift concerns.
• Ensure Performance Appraisals are complete to schedule.
• Promote good housekeeping keeping 5s requirements.
• Train quality auditors on quality standards, inspection techniques and requirements.
• Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies. Conduct Team Safety Talks/Single Points as required.
• Review issues from previous shifts.
• Perform start up meeting to ensure everyone is present, on time, and quality support is available for all areas.
• Communicate quality issues with product through detailed shift pass-overs to QC Manager, QC Auditors and Area Team Leader / Supervisor.
• Attend production meetings and ensure issues are communicated.
• Audit quality boards/tv’s (quality alerts, QID’s) in press / assembly daily, and ensure they are updated with quality issues.
• Audit quality paperwork for accuracy/completeness, daily.
• Ensure vehicle inspections are accurate and being completed in a timely manner.
• Complete inspections when necessary based on business needs.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

About Our Group

• As strategic partners, Proterra’s quality team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us to do great things for our company.
• We strive to provide the highest-level service and support to our clients each and every day.
• We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.
• We treat each other with respect, and always try to have a little fun every day!
• This position will be part of the Quality team that supports Proterra’s Manufacturing and Engineering operations and ensures safety and quality standards are met.

About You

• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Your Experience Includes

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or five plus years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience i.e. Associate Degree and 4 years supervisor experience.
• Computer Skills: proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of precision measuring equipment
• Root cause analysis tool understanding, 8D, Six Sigma 5 why’s etc.
• Managerial or supervisory experience, optional but preferred.

**Location: **Greenville, SC
Travel: 10-25%

Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)