Automotive Sewing Quality Lead — 1st Shift

Ms Companies, LLC

Lansing (MI)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

MS Companies is seeking an Automotive Sewing Quality Supervisor in Lansing, MI to lead a team of quality inspectors on the 1st shift. You will supervise daily assignments, inspect sewn automotive products, and drive quality and safety standards on the production floor.

The ideal candidate has sewing machine and hand-sewing experience, plus 2–3 years of supervisory leadership in automotive manufacturing or upholstery. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

2 to 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience, preferably overseeing a team of 5 or more employees.
Sewing machine experience required.
Hand-sewing experience required.
Identify sewing defects, including skipped stitches, loose threads, uneven seams, incorrect stitching.
Experience in automotive manufacturing, quality inspection, upholstery, textiles, or a related assembly environment.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to train employees, manage daily priorities, and hold team members accountable.
Ability to review quality and performance data and support process improvements.
Comfortable working on the production floor and leading by example.
Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise quality inspectors and coordinate daily assignments for 1st shift
Inspect sewn automotive products for workmanship, appearance, measurements, stitching, and customer specifications
Use sewing machine and hand-sewing knowledge to evaluate defects, demonstrate proper methods, and support rework
Monitor attendance, productivity, quality performance, and safety compliance
Train and coach employees on inspection standards, sewing quality, defect identification, and work procedures
Communicate quality concerns, production issues, and staffing needs to leadership
Investigate defects and help determine the cause of sewing or assembly issues
Coordinate containment, sorting, rework, and corrective actions as needed
Maintain accurate inspection records, production reports, and quality documentation
Work with customer representatives, production teams, and internal leadership to resolve concerns
Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce defects, rework, and customer complaints
Promote accountability, teamwork, safety, and consistent quality throughout the department