Category: Engineering & Manufacturing
Location: Winterset, Iowa
Work Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $60,000 - $85,000
Salary: $60,000 - $85,000
Work Model: On-Site
Reference #: 45025
Our client is looking for an Inspection Supervisor to lead a team responsible for ensuring product quality and compliance within a manufacturing environment focused on complex cast components. This role will oversee inspection processes, metallurgical testing, and casting integrity while supporting production goals and reducing defects. The Inspection Supervisor will coordinate staffing, drive safety and quality initiatives, and maintain accurate documentation. Success in this role requires strong leadership, effective cross-departmental communication, and the ability to guide teams in a regulated, high-specification setting.
Work Model:
- On-Site
What You Will Do:
- Supervise inspection technicians and daily quality assurance activities
- Oversee casting inspection processes to ensure adherence to internal and customer standards
- Lead root cause analysis efforts and implement corrective actions for defects
- Maintain accurate safety, quality, and production records
- Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and training to meet operational needs
- Partner with production and engineering teams to improve yield and consistency
- Monitor materials, manpower, machinery, and methods to ensure quality targets are met
- Enforce safety programs, plant policies, and labor agreement requirements
- Support employee development through training, coaching, and performance feedback
- Manage attendance, performance reviews, and related administrative documentation
- Promote a safe, organized, and efficient work environment
- Serve as key personnel for compliance with industry quality standards and audits
What You Will Need to Be Successful:
- Minimum 3 years of experience supervising manufacturing personnel
- At least 2 years of experience in inspection, quality, or related functions
- Foundry or casting experience strongly preferred
- Experience working in a unionized environment preferred
- Working knowledge of quality systems, inspection methods, and defect analysis
- Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and technical specifications
- Proficiency in maintaining accurate documentation and reporting
- Familiarity with safety regulations and continuous improvement practices
Benefits Overview:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability
- 401k
- HSA
- EAP
- Telemedicine
Interested and qualified candidates can contact Jason Hennessey at (515) 225-7000 or email jhennessey@thepalmergroup.com.
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About Palmer Group
At Palmer Group, making lives better is at the core of everything we do. For nearly three decades, we have partnered with organizations and individuals to provide thoughtful talent and business solutions that empower careers and drive growth.
As an employee-owned company grounded in strong ethics and values, we are committed to building lasting relationships and delivering results. Contractors working through Palmer Group are eligible to become employee-owners, giving them a stake in our shared success, and enjoy benefits including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) options.
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