<h3>Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You </h3>At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste. Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation. When you join us, you'll find:<ul><li>Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.</li><li>Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.</li><li>A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive. </li></ul>Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.<h3> What You Will Contribute: </h3><h3></h3><div><div><h1>Quality Supervisor</h1>Milwaukee, WI | Lead Quality Excellence | Make an Impact on a Global MissionAt Badger Meter, we're united by one purpose: protecting the world's most precious resource, water.As a global leader in smart water solutions, our products help utilities and communities around the world manage and conserve water more effectively. We're looking for a Quality Supervisor who is passionate about leadership, continuous improvement, and building high-performing teams.This is not a role where you'll simply maintain processes. You'll be a visible leader on the manufacturing floor, partnering with Operations, Engineering, and Production teams to solve problems, improve performance, and strengthen quality across the site. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy coaching others, and want the opportunity to make a measurable impact, we'd love to talk with you.<h2>Why This Role Stands Out</h2>✅ Lead and develop a team of Quality Engineers and Technicians✅ Drive site-wide quality improvements and continuous improvement initiatives✅ Play a critical role in new product launches and manufacturing growth✅ Partner directly with Operations and Engineering leadership✅ Influence customer satisfaction, product quality, and operational performance✅ Join a company whose products support critical infrastructure and water sustainability worldwide<h2>What Success Looks Like</h2>In this role, you'll be the go-to quality leader for the site, helping drive a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. You'll lead root cause investigations, support new product introductions, oversee quality systems, and develop a team that delivers consistent results.</div>Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead and develop a team of Quality Engineers and Quality Technicians, ensuring strong execution of inspection, testing, and quality engineering activities</li><li>Champion a safe work environment and actively support site safety initiatives</li><li>Ensure consistent execution of Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, including procedures, work instructions, and documentation</li><li>Support new product launches and product changes through APQP activities, including PFMEA, control plans, and launch readiness</li><li>Oversee nonconformance and CAPA processes, ensuring effective root cause analysis, corrective actions, and sustainable solutions</li><li>Drive Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities to ensure readiness and compliance prior to product release</li><li>Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve quality issues impacting Safety, Delivery, and Customer satisfaction</li><li>Ensure effective execution of incoming, in-process, and final inspections</li><li>Support calibration and measurement systems to ensure accuracy and compliance</li><li>Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving tools (8D, A3, etc.) to improve performance</li><li>Monitor quality metrics (SQDCE), identify trends, and drive improvements aligned to business goals</li><li>Coach, mentor, and develop team members to build capability, engagement, and consistency</li><li>Participate in internal audits and support compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, and ISO 17025 standards</li><li>Partner with Operations and Engineering to support process improvements, production changes, and equipment qualifications</li></ul><h3></h3><h3>What You Bring</h3>Education & Experience:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred</li><li>5+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or engineering roles</li><li>Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred</li><li>Experience supporting new product introduction or process changes in manufacturing environments</li></ul>Skills & Qualifications:<ul><li>Strong understanding of APQP and core quality tools (PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC)</li><li>Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 17025)</li><li>Experience with root cause analysis, nonconformance management, and CAPA</li><li>Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or World-Class Manufacturing (certification a plus)</li><li>Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate findings into actionable insights</li><li>Effective communicator and coach with strong leadership presence</li><li>Ability to balance hands-on problem solving with team leadership responsibilities in a fast-paced environment</li></ul>#EL123</div><h3>Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:</h3><ul><li>Competitive Pay</li><li>Annual Bonus </li><li>Eligible for Annual Pay Increases </li><li>Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage </li><li>15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays </li><li>Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!</li><li>Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more </li><li>Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 </li><li>Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage</li><li>Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options</li></ul>An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at <a href="http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm" target="_blank">http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm</a>Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Privacy StatementThe Employee and Applicant Privacy Statement describes how we collect, use, share, retain, and safeguard applicant information. Please see the privacy statement on our website <a href="http://badgermeter.widen.net/content/vs2lk7frex/original?download=false&x.app=api" target="_blank">here</a>.

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