Team Lead - Incoming Quality Inspector

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and train quality inspectors on inspection techniques, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Resource allocation to ensure timely inspection throughout.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the quality team.
• Track and report out on production issues and stock investigations.
• Avoidance of unnecessary delays in workflow.

Process Improvement

• Identify bottlenecks in the inspection process and implement lean improvements to increase throughput and accuracy.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to refine incoming quality requirements based on recurring supplier issues.

Essential Responsibilities

• As the Team Lead for Incoming Material Quality Inspection, you will:
• Mentor and train quality inspectors on inspection techniques, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Resource allocation to ensure timely inspection throughout.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the quality team.
• Track and report out on production issues and stock investigations.
• Avoidance of unnecessary delays in workflow.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to refine incoming quality requirements based on recurring supplier issues.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma with continuing education in a Technical School preferred.
• Experience: 3 years in manufacturing environment with at least 1 year in a supervisory or team lead capacity.
• Technical Skills: Advanced ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T); proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and digital Quality Management Systems; solid understanding of industry-specific quality standards, Lean Manufacturing principles, and Six Sigma methodology; analysis (RCA) or Corrective/Preventative Actions (CAPA) as required; PC knowledge required; communication and organizational skills required; able to lead the team and address team as needed; able to lift 35 lbs.; able to be on feet and walking for hours; able to sit and do computer work for hours.
• Desired Characteristics: Product Knowledge.