Quality Supervisor, Watertown SD

Job Description:

Job Description: Quality Supervisor

Location: Watertown

Reports to: Quality Manager

What you'll do:

Lead quality execution on the production floor and ensure products meet internal standards and customer requirements. Own quality issues from identification through containment, root cause, and corrective action.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead response to customer and internal quality issues, including containment, root cause, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Direct in-process and final inspection activities to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Lead problem solving with engineering and operations to identify root cause and implement corrections
• Ensure inspection of incoming materials, components, and finished products meets requirements
• Analyze and report quality data to identify trends and drive improvement actions
• Develop and maintain inspection methods, standards, and documentation
• Manage non-conformance processes, including documentation, escalation, and resolution
• Support supplier quality issues and follow up on corrective actions
• Provide updates in daily operations and weekly Quality Review meetings
• Reinforce expected quality behaviors, including stopping work when standards are not met
• Hire, train, and develop team members within the Quality Department
• Plan, assign, and direct daily work activities
• Coach performance and support team development
• Address employee concerns and resolve issues
• Drive accountability to quality standards and performance expectations

What you'll bring:

Basic Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing
• 2-3 years of experience in quality, quality assurance, or operations
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for data tracking and reporting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of ISO9001:2015 and quality systems
• Experience with root cause and corrective actions (8D, 5 Why, CAPA)
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1 and D1.3 weld standards
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings (GD&T preferred)
• Experience with measurement tools and inspection methods
• Knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement methods
• Associate's degree or technical training, or equivalent experience

Salary: The salary range for this position is $76,500-$93,500. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to a base salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.

Why join us

• We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values- Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose
• Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
• Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.
• We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.
• We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.
• Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others to build a better world for generations.
• We offer competitive salaries, Team Member bonus, healthcare, paid holidays, 401K, life insurance, LinkedIn Learning.
• For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link! Careers | Terex Corporate

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.

We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles-including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles-alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.

With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.

For more information, please visit www.terex.com.

Additional Information:

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values- Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members. To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at Globaltalentacquisitions@terex.com.

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.