Manufacturing Quality Supervisor
Date: Mar 19, 2026
Location: Rochester, NY, US
Company: Carestream Health
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Carestream is a worldwide provider of medical imaging systems and solutions; x-ray imaging systems for non-destructive testing; manufacturing of film and precision contract coating services for a wide range of industrial, medical, electronic and other applications—all backed by a global service and support network. Carestream’s diagnostic imaging technology systems are at work in 90 percent of hospitals worldwide.
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Compensation $78,000 to $100,000 base salary annually depending on experience, education and internal guidelines.
*This range reflects Carestream’s good faith estimate to pay fairly as starting wage. Offers will be tailored within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process, as well as geographic market differentials for the position.
Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Quality Supervisor leads a team of quality technicians to oversee daily quality operations within Carestream’s Digital Radiography manufacturing plant to ensure products meet all customer, regulatory, and internal specifications. This role is responsible for driving continuous improvement across critical quality metrics and resolving production and material issues for incoming, in-process, and final materials. The person in this role will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to prevent defects, improve processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, this role is essential for improving product reliability, reducing scrap and rework, and driving quality improvements that enhance customer satisfaction and operational performance.
Location: 1049 W Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14615 Manufacturing facility
This role reports directly to the Quality and Compliance Manager.
Position Responsibilities:
- Monitor manufacturing and supplier quality performance using established quality metrics to identify areas for improvement
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of quality technicians supporting production, engineering, and supply chain activities
- Supervise the team to implement changes targeted at reducing the number of manufacturing defects, improving supplier quality performance, and supporting manufacturing operations
- Organize gemba walks, lead the team in performing root-cause investigations, and manage corrective and preventative actions to drive sustainable improvement in manufacturing quality
- Lead projects to improve manufacturing quality performance
- Oversee incoming material inspection, testing, and disposition to meet manufacturing schedule objectives
- Ensure accurate documentation and handling of non-conforming materials
- Promote compliance with ISO 13485, MDSAP, and good documentation practices (GDP)
- Participate in supplier quality assessments and audits as required
Required Skills & Education:
- Bachelor’s in a technical degree +/or 5+ years of manufacturing experience
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership, ideally in quality manufacturing improvements
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience using quality tools or Lean/Six Sigma methods to improve manufacturing performance
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Willing and able to travel up to 10% if needed
Desired Skills:
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification
- Experience with supplier quality
- Using data to drive decision making and quality improvements
- Familiarity with ISO13485 and MDSAP requirements
- Experience with SAP systems or other ERP systems
Work Environment:
Manufacturing Production & Labs
Physical Requirements:
Person must be willing and able to meet the following physical requirements:
- Standing: 50-75%
- Walking: 25-50%
- Sitting: 1-25%
- Bending: 25-50%
- Carrying, Pushing or Pulling: 25-50%
- Lifting 20-35 pounds: 1-25%
- Lifting 35-50 pounds: 1-25%
- Lifting 50-100 pounds: 0%
Carestream is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Carestream is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Applying for a job with Carestream
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Requisition ID: 4693
Nearest Major Market: Rochester