Cobalt TN Quality Team Lead

About the Role

Responsible for the daily direction of the quality inspectors. Performs product inspections/audits to verify product conformance to established standards. Documents and communicates results of inspections/audits to appropriate leadership. Participates in problem-solving team activities, as required. Performs other duties as identified by the Quality Manager, Quality Supervisor, or Quality Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for inspection processes by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Maintains standards of health and safety, hygiene, housekeeping, and security in the work environment.
• Completes production requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; monitors work results.
• Identifies problems and elicits coordination with supervision and management to plan and proactively mitigate issues.
• Motivates, organizes, and encourages individual and team levels to meet productivity targets.
• Maintains/improves metrics by reviewing reports and data and making appropriate adjustments.
• Develops employees’ job skills, teamwork, and growth ambitions through coaching and mentoring.
• Provides team training via visual inspection, measurement, testing, etc.
• Inspects product/part quality to established standards (work instructions, appearance standards, test requirement standards, drawings, blueprints, forms, testers, test equipment, processes, and procedures).
• Understands hazardous materials/equipment and ensures proper safe handling; follows all policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Understands basic functions of a computer/tablet and can navigate an ERP/QMS system or willingness to learn.
• Understands basic functions of a multimeter and willingness to use it for inspection/testing of engineering and obsolete product.
• Assists in maintaining the QC Lab and performing necessary tests on resin and gel coat.
• Shows initiative, courage, integrity, and bases decisions on what is best for the company, not the individual.
• Leads by example and builds relationships through effective communication across departments.
• Oversees the use of quality inspection software to assure accurate data input and reporting.
• Pursues personal growth and seeks opportunities for ongoing learning and professional certification.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Leadership of teams and coaching others required; supervisory skills and experience preferred.
• Ability to lead meetings and present information within the team environment.
• Experience with on-the-water boat operation, lamination, assembly processes, and finished products.
• Ability to read and interpret business documents, data, build sheets, blueprints/drawings, including industry technical standards.
• Knowledge of general business computer software and aptitude to learn new software applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook (email/meetings), Word & PowerPoint (creating technical documentation), Excel (data analytics and charts/trends reporting).
• GED required; additional education encouraged.

Skills

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, electronic mail, procedures, and performance documents in English.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and other employees.
• Ability to effectively conduct meetings in person and with technology assistance.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists or follow existing standards.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

• Sits: 2 hours (Occasional)
• Stands: 3 hours (Frequent)
• Walks: 5 hours (Continuous)
• Drives: 0 hours (None)
• Lifting/Carrying: Maximum 50 lbs, Frequently 20 lbs, Occasionally 35 lbs
• Hands: Simple Grasping (Right/Left: Frequent), Pushing/Pulling (Right/Left: Occasional), Fine Manipulation (Right/Left: Frequent)
• Feet: Right/Left (Occasional)
• Bending at Waist: Occasional
• Squatting: Occasional
• Climbing Ladders/Stairs: Occasional
• Kneeling on Ground: Occasional
• Reaching Above Shoulder: Occasional

Work Environment

• Typical 10-hour workdays based on facility.
• Typical 4- or 5-day workweek schedule based on facility and schedule loading.
• Overtime is occasional to frequent based on production requirements.
• Required to work indoors and outdoors, year-round and in all weather conditions.
• May be required to work during production shutdowns or other “off-schedule” periods.
• Safety glasses required while in production areas; other PPE may be required based on specific projects.

Competencies

• Accountability, dependability, adaptability, and flexibility
• Coaching and mentoring
• Creative, innovative thinker
• Good decision-making and judgment
• Leadership
• Ethics, integrity, honesty
• Willingness to learn
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Motivation: Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability: Takes responsibility for own actions; trustworthy and dependable; promotes the company’s goals and vision beyond their own.