Lead quality inspector

Navigate Search; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Navigate Search seeks a Lead Quality Inspector to oversee quality operations in a high-volume warehouse serving automotive and aerospace clients in New Jersey. The role requires hands-on leadership, initiating process improvements and safeguarding customer requirements through strict adherence to quality standards.

You will lead daily inspection activities, develop and refine SOPs, investigate issues, and collaborate with operations to boost quality, accuracy, and productivity while ensuring

Qualifications

• Proven ability to take initiative, think strategically, solve problems, and lead process improvements.
• Experience creating and implementing SOPs, work instructions, and quality procedures.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, Lotus Notes, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to balance quality, productivity, and customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily quality inspection, verification, and control activities throughout the warehouse
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve SOPs, work instructions, inspection procedures, and quality processes
• Investigate root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring problems
• Collaborate with operations and warehouse leadership to improve quality, accuracy, productivity, and compliance
• Support and maintain customer-specific quality standards, particularly for automotive and aerospace customers
• Utilize ERP systems, data, and reporting tools to identify trends, monitor performance, and support decision-making
• Train, guide, and provide leadership to warehouse employees regarding quality standards, procedures, and expectations

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

SOP development

Data analysis

ERP systems

Tools

Lotus Notes

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Quality Inspector to oversee quality operations within a fast-paced, high-volume industrial distribution environment serving automotive and aerospace customers.

This is a hands-on leadership position for an individual who is comfortable working with high volumes of SKUs and understands the importance of accuracy, consistency, and customer requirements. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who can identify process gaps, challenge existing practices, and implement improvements that strengthen overall quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily quality inspection, verification, and control activities throughout the warehouse
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve SOPs, work instructions, inspection procedures, and quality processes
• Investigate root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring problems
• Collaborate with operations and warehouse leadership to improve quality, accuracy, productivity, and compliance
• Support and maintain customer-specific quality standards, particularly for automotive and aerospace customers
• Utilize ERP systems, data, and reporting tools to identify trends, monitor performance, and support decision-making
• Train, guide, and provide leadership to warehouse employees regarding quality standards, procedures, and expectations

Requirements:

• Proven ability to take initiative, think strategically, solve problems, and lead process improvements
• Experience creating and implementing SOPs, work instructions, and quality procedures
• Familiarity with ERP systems, Lotus Notes, and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to balance quality, productivity, and customer expectations
• Experience in industrial distribution, manufacturing, or a high-volume warehouse environment preferred