Inspector Team Lead

Surge Staffing; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is seeking an Inspector Team Lead to support and lead our inspection team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This hands-on role focuses on quality control, inspection, and team support to keep inspections organized and to identify issues.

You will verify product requirements using blueprints and inspection tools, maintain records, and communicate concerns to leadership. Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control, inspection, or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Familiar with inspection tools, calibration, and QC procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and quality issue identification.
• Good communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with audits, corrective actions, QMS, and customer requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support inspectors to ensure work is accurate and efficient.
• Perform inspections and monitor activities for quality and consistency.
• Identify, document, and communicate quality issues and concerns.
• Review and maintain inspection records, reports, and docs.
• Use blueprints and inspection tools to verify product requirements.
• Support calibration and proper use of inspection equipment.
• Assist with quality procedures, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate production and quality concerns to supervisors and management.
• Report using Excel, Word, and Outlook for documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Inspector Team Lead (Quality/Manufacturing)

Position Overview

We are seeking an Inspector Team Lead to support and help lead our inspection team in a fast-paced production environment. This is a hands‑on quality control, inspection, and team support role focused on keeping inspections organized, identifying quality issues, documenting results, and communicating concerns to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support inspectors to ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.
• Perform inspections and monitor inspection activities for quality and consistency.
• Identify, document, and communicate quality issues and concerns.
• Review and maintain inspection records, reports, and documentation.
• Use blueprints, technical drawings, and inspection tools to verify product requirements.
• Support calibration and proper use of inspection equipment.
• Assist with quality-control procedures, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate production and quality concerns to supervisors and management.
• Use Excel, Word, and Outlook for reporting, documentation, and communication.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience in quality control, inspection, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with inspection tools, calibration, and quality-control procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify quality issues.
• Good communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with quality audits, corrective actions, QMS processes, and customer‑specific requirements is preferred.

Work Environment & Safety

• Fast‑paced, team‑oriented production environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift as needed.
• Exposure to non‑hazardous chemicals, noise, and production equipment.
• Must follow all company safety procedures, including required eye and hearing protection.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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