Lead Warehouse Quality Inspector - Automotive & Aerospace

Navigate Search; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Navigate Search is seeking a lead quality inspector to own quality within a high-volume industrial distribution warehouse supporting automotive and aerospace customers. This hands-on leadership role suits someone who proactively identifies opportunities and drives ongoing improvements.

You will lead quality inspection, develop and refine SOPs, and partner with operations to enhance quality, accuracy, and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to take initiative and lead process improvements.
• Experience developing and implementing SOPs and work instructions.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, Lotus Notes and Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail balancing quality, productivity, and customer requirements.
• Experience in an industrial distribution/manufacturing or high-value warehouse environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality inspection and control activities across the warehouse.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve SOPs, inspection procedures, and quality processes.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
• Partner with operations and warehouse leadership to improve quality, accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Support customer-specific quality requirements, particularly within automotive and aerospace sectors.
• Leverage data and reporting to identify trends and drive decisions.
• Provide guidance and leadership to warehouse personnel on quality standards and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Quality inspection

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP systems

Lotus Notes

Microsoft Office

Job description

Navigate Search is seeking a lead quality inspector to own quality within a high-volume industrial distribution warehouse supporting automotive and aerospace customers. This hands-on leadership role suits someone who proactively identifies opportunities and drives ongoing improvements.

You will lead quality inspection, develop and refine SOPs, and partner with operations to enhance quality, accuracy, and compliance in a fast-paced environment.