Quality Unit Supervisor

The Unit Supervisor Quality is a frontline leader responsible for executing quality strategies supervising daily activities of the QA team and driving continuous improvement across the WEM Distribution CenterBoschs sole U.S. facility for Power Tools distribution. This position manages 1216 hourly associates across two shifts including 34 team leads with responsibility for quality oversight in both warehouse and postponement operations. This role ensures compliance with Bosch QMM standards ISO requirements safety expectations and key performance indicators while promoting a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise coach and develop quality team members including conducting performance reviews providing feedback and supporting career growth.

• Partner with HR and leadership for headcount planning budget control and staffing needs.

• Ensure consistent policy enforcement and fair application of disciplinary and recognition programs.

• Lead daily tier meetings deliver shift handovers and ensure alignment across shifts.

Quality & Safety Oversight

• Monitor of inbound inprocess outbound and DSP quality inspections and audits.

• Ensure all quality checks comply with Bosch standards ISO 9001 and safety protocols.

• Drive root cause identification and resolution of quality issues; lead containment actions where necessary.

• Conduct safety talks verify 5S standards and maintain compliance with safety KPIs.

Performance Metrics & Reporting

• Maintain visibility and communication of quality performance metrics (e.g. DQ DSP VQ supplier PPM audit readiness).

• Track and report productivity inspection throughput rework data and customer complaint trends.

• Serve as point of contact for internal/external audits and Bosch counterparts globally.

• Escalate nonconformances and recurring issues with clear documentation and recommendations.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead kaizen events and implement lean tools to eliminate waste and reduce variability.

• Support standard work 8D problemsolving and layered process audits.

• Identify training gaps and implement corrective actions to build quality competencies across the team.

• Ensure visual management and Gemba walk expectations are consistently met.

Compliance & Audit Readiness

• Ensure strict adherence to ISO 9001 standards and Bosch QMM systematics.

• Support audit preparation and corrective followup activities.

• Ensure all documentation processes and work instructions are accurate and auditready.

CrossFunctional & Customer Alignment

• Collaborate closely with Operations BPS Engineering and DSP to resolve quality and packaging issues in real time.

• Align with supply chain customer service and other Bosch sites to ensure consistency and standardization.

Other Duties

• Support miscellaneous tasks and sitewide initiatives as assigned by the Quality Manager.

• Provide backup leadership coverage for other supervisors as needed.

Qualifications :

• Associates degree required; Bachelors degree preferred (Engineering Technology Logistics or Quality).

• 3 years of experience in quality warehouse or manufacturing environments.

• Prior supervisory experience in a highvolume fastpaced setting.

• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 8D methodology and lean manufacturing principles.

• Familiarity with Bosch QMM systems SAP and Microsoft Office tools.

• ASQ certification (CQT CQIA or CQA) preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and teambuilding skills

• Conflict resolution and coaching capability

• Attention to detail and strong problemsolving ability

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Resultsdriven and metricsoriented mindset

• Ability to manage priorities in a highpressure environment

• Cultural awareness and crossfunctional collaboration

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to walk warehouse floor for extended periods

• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs

• Exposure to warehouse conditions including temperature variation and noise

• PPE required in designated areas

Schedule & Travel

• Role supports a multishift operation; flexibility to rotate coverage as needed.

• Minimal travel <10 may be required for training or crosssite alignment.

Additional Information :

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.

Thanks to the work of every associate Bosch has been recognized for awardwinning culture by the following organizations:

• Great Place to Work Certified 2024
• Fortunes Worlds Most Admired Companies 2024
• Americas Best Large Employers 2024
• Americas Best Employers for Diversity 2024
• Americas Greatest Workplaces for Women Newsweek2024
• Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Newsweek 2024

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

The U.S. base entry salary for this fulltime position starts at $90700. Compensation offered is dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration several factors including but not limited to the minimum requirements outlined in the job ad work experience job knowledge the positions work location and external market conditions when determining the final base pay / salary.

In addition to your base salary Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health dental and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses. Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus commission or additional benefits.

Salary estimates published on online job boards rather than the Bosch US Careers Page may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime