Quality Assurance Team Leader - 2nd Shift

Toyotetsu America, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyotetsu America, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to support manufacturing by reviewing quality schedules and plans, prioritizing production activities, and resolving operational issues. The role emphasizes problem-solving and adherence to QA policies.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, strong Excel/Office skills, and knowledge of lean manufacturing practices (5S, Kaizen). Leadership and training abilities are important for team development and safety.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with QA activities and manufacturing processes.
• Lean Manufacturing/5S/Six Sigma/Kaizen knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review quality schedules to ensure products meet customer expectations.
• Plan and review quality systems, establishing manufacturing priorities.
• Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and delays.
• Review data from QA activities for consistency with policies and procedures.
• Develop new approaches to solve problems identified during QA activities.
• Inform management of significant QA issues and corrective actions.
• Utilize appropriate personnel based on skill sets.
• Evaluate and ensure training for Team Members is completed.
• Train team members on production, quality and safety procedures.
• Ensure quality requirements and procedures for the area are understood and met.
• Provide assistance to Team Members in solving problems; consult as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by QA Group Leader.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

People development

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Judgment & thinking

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Teamwork

Quality orientation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review quality schedules to ensure the manufacturing of product(s) meet customer expectations.
• Plan and review quality systems, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent delays.
• Assist in review of data obtained during quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with company policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities.
• Assist in informing management team of significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.
• Utilize the appropriate personnel based on skill sets.
• Evaluate, develop, and ensure appropriate training processes are completed with Team Members.
• Trains team members on production, quality and safety procedures associated with QA.
• Ensure quality requirements and procedures for the area are understood and met.
• Provide assistance to Team Members in solving problems/concerns that affect their performance. Evaluate the issue and consult with Group Leader and/or Human Resources as needed to determine the most effective solution.
• Other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Group Leader.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D., or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Technical Competencies:

• Good problem-solving skills.
• Proficient personal computer and system software skills. (Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Etc.)
• Technical knowledge in product design functions, and manufacturing inspection processes. (Ability to understand part drawings, Datums, Outlines, Surfaces)
• Basic knowledge and experience in Stamping & Welding processes a plus.

Non-Technical Competencies:

• Leadership (team development, ability to influence).
• People development (assessment of others, feedback/coaching, delegation, motivating others, performance management, communicating expectations).
• Interpersonal skills (relationship building, teamwork, interpersonal thought, conflict resolution, customer orientation).
• Communication (verbal communication, listening, written communication, on-the-job training).
• Judgment and thinking (original thinking, judgment and decision-making, problem solving).
• Performance skills (accuracy with detail, planning and organizing, efficiency).
• Personal characteristics (motivation/commitment flexibility, assertiveness, development orientation, resilience, quality orientation).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or Kaizen-Continuous Improvement.

Environment:

May be exposed to both hot and cool conditions, with a moderate to high noise level.