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Quality Supervisor roles involve overseeing inspection processes, managing QA teams, and ensuring production standards meet regulatory requirements. For F-1 OPT students, these positions typically require an engineering or science degree and qualify under STEM OPT, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition Purpose: Supervise and monitor the performance of Quality Improvement Associates who support all Retention activities to ensure that members receive accurate information and that the standard operating procedures and quality assurance standards are met. Manage the production of the Quality Improvement Associates ensuring effective skill assessment of new and existing staff and to facilitate training to address the gaps identified. Research and use best practices to achieve effective project implementation and outcomes. Investigate exploitation of infrastructure tools to optimize productivity and performance. Collect, analyze, and summarize data to prepare reports and make recommendations.
Key Details: Must reside in Florida. Knowledge of multiple lines of business. HEDIS background highly preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise a team of Quality Improvement Associates to meet monthly audit performance metrics.
- Investigate exploitation of infrastructure tools to optimize productivity and performance.
- Follow organization standards to maintain quality service. Identify obstacles in the call handling process and effectively prevent, resolve and overcome those obstacles.
- Collect, analyze, and summarize data to prepare reports and make recommendations. Research and use best practices to achieve effective project implementation and outcomes.
- Identify the training needing to improve performance and provide assistance to Retention Management to ensure consistent levels of service.
- Strong knowledge of Managed Care and Health Insurance concepts and regulation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Access; Lotus Notes; Internet.
- Knowledge of various quality programs, including measures associated with QARR and HEDIS.
- Ability to lead or coordinate projects within own department.
- Managing diverse staff; execute corporate function effectively; ability to communicate professionally and with cultural sensitivity.
- Business Analysis Knowledge: Skilled to work in a fast paced environment. Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Customer Service: Skilled to communicate with all levels of Management, internal and external customers.
- Ability to work well as a member of a team or alone.
- Effective Business Communication: Skilled in communicating with technical and business constituencies in writing effective business specifications and requirements.
Education/Experience: AA/AS - Associates Degree or equivalent required. One to two years managed care experience required; knowledge of the industry and terminology. One to three years Supervisory experience preferred. One to two years related experience required.
Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year
At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Position Purpose: Supervise and monitor the performance of Quality Improvement Associates who support all Retention activities to ensure that members receive accurate information and that the standard operating procedures and quality assurance standards are met. Manage the production of the Quality Improvement Associates ensuring effective skill assessment of new and existing staff and to facilitate training to address the gaps identified. Research and use best practices to achieve effective project implementation and outcomes. Investigate exploitation of infrastructure tools to optimize productivity and performance. Collect, analyze, and summarize data to prepare reports and make recommendations.
Key Details: Must reside in Florida. Knowledge of multiple lines of business. HEDIS background highly preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise a team of Quality Improvement Associates to meet monthly audit performance metrics.
- Investigate exploitation of infrastructure tools to optimize productivity and performance.
- Follow organization standards to maintain quality service. Identify obstacles in the call handling process and effectively prevent, resolve and overcome those obstacles.
- Collect, analyze, and summarize data to prepare reports and make recommendations. Research and use best practices to achieve effective project implementation and outcomes.
- Identify the training needing to improve performance and provide assistance to Retention Management to ensure consistent levels of service.
- Strong knowledge of Managed Care and Health Insurance concepts and regulation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Access; Lotus Notes; Internet.
- Knowledge of various quality programs, including measures associated with QARR and HEDIS.
- Ability to lead or coordinate projects within own department.
- Managing diverse staff; execute corporate function effectively; ability to communicate professionally and with cultural sensitivity.
- Business Analysis Knowledge: Skilled to work in a fast paced environment. Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Customer Service: Skilled to communicate with all levels of Management, internal and external customers.
- Ability to work well as a member of a team or alone.
- Effective Business Communication: Skilled in communicating with technical and business constituencies in writing effective business specifications and requirements.
Education/Experience: AA/AS - Associates Degree or equivalent required. One to two years managed care experience required; knowledge of the industry and terminology. One to three years Supervisory experience preferred. One to two years related experience required.
Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year
At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Quality Supervisor
Confirm your degree aligns with the role
Quality Supervisor positions typically require a degree in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering. USCIS requires a direct connection between your field of study and your OPT job. Document that link clearly before applying to avoid authorization issues later.
Target manufacturers with existing OPT infrastructure
Large manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, and medical devices frequently hire on OPT and understand STEM extension requirements. Companies already familiar with OPT processes will move faster and make fewer compliance errors during your onboarding and STEM extension filing.
Apply well before your OPT start date
Quality Supervisor hiring cycles can take six to ten weeks due to background checks and technical assessments. Starting your search at least three months before your OPT card arrives gives you enough runway to complete interviews without authorization gaps.
Highlight certifications relevant to quality roles
Credentials like Six Sigma, ISO 9001 internal auditor, or ASQ Certified Quality Inspector signal hands-on expertise. These certifications strengthen your profile specifically for quality roles and reduce employer hesitation about sponsoring someone newer to the U.S. workforce.
Clarify STEM OPT reporting obligations upfront
STEM OPT requires a formal training plan and employer reporting every six months. Raising this early in interviews shows professionalism and gives hiring managers time to prepare. Employers who are caught off guard by these requirements sometimes withdraw offers.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly employers
Not every Quality Supervisor job listing will state OPT sponsorship explicitly. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with a documented history of hiring international students, saving you from applying to positions that will stall at the authorization question.
Quality Supervisor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Quality Supervisor jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. Quality Supervisor roles at manufacturers, engineering firms, or medical device companies typically fall under STEM-designated CIP codes when your degree is in engineering, manufacturing, or a related science field. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your specific program. If your degree qualifies, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension before your initial 12-month OPT expires.
What degree fields support OPT authorization for Quality Supervisor roles?
Industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials science, and quality management degrees are the most direct matches. Some chemical engineering and systems engineering backgrounds also qualify depending on the employer's specific job description. USCIS requires a logical connection between your degree field and the duties of the Quality Supervisor position, so the alignment needs to be documented in your offer letter and STEM training plan.
Will employers sponsor H-1B after my OPT ends for a Quality Supervisor role?
Manufacturing and engineering companies do sponsor H-1B visa for Quality Supervisors, but it varies significantly by employer size and industry. Large corporations in automotive, aerospace, and medical devices sponsor more frequently than smaller contract manufacturers. The most reliable way to identify employers with an H-1B sponsorship history for this role type is to browse Migrate Mate, which surfaces companies that have filed for international workers in quality and engineering functions before.
What does the STEM OPT training plan look like for a Quality Supervisor?
Your employer completes Form I-983, which documents how the Quality Supervisor role provides practical training in your STEM field. The plan should connect specific job duties, such as statistical process control, root cause analysis, or quality management system implementation, to your degree's learning outcomes. Your employer also commits to reporting your employment status to your DSO every six months. The more detailed and degree-specific the training plan, the stronger your extension application.
Can I work as a Quality Supervisor if my OPT EAD is still processing?
No. You cannot begin work until you have your physical EAD card in hand and your OPT start date has been reached. There is no grace period that allows early start. If your EAD is delayed, you and your employer must push back your start date. Plan for this in your negotiations and communicate proactively with HR so the offer remains intact while you wait.