Quality Shift Lead: Empower Inspectors & Drive Excellence

Q2 Management; Newton (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Q2 Management Inc provides quality inspection and containment services for the automotive supply chain, with U.S. and Canada branches. This role oversees both operational effectiveness and inspector performance at client sites.

Lead by example in a safety‑driven environment, train a team of inspectors, ensure readiness for work orders, and deliver accurate data reports at the end of shifts. Travel across the operating region is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Flexible schedule to support various locations.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Train and empower a team of quality inspectors to ensure productivity and adherence to quality standards.
• Verify inspectors have tools, equipment, and supplies for each work order.
• Conduct validations per inspector per shift to ensure compliance with inspection instructions.
• Perform data entry and timekeeping for the team accurately.
• Prepare pass-down reports and provide customers with data reports at shift end.
• Maintain transparent and honest communication with team members about PPE, safety, sign-in/out, scheduling, and breaks.
• Monitor inspector performance and provide feedback, recognizing achievements and addressing improvement areas.
• Keep leadership updated on quality performance and customer concerns.
• Identify career advancement potential for inspectors and mentor them.

Skills

Communication skills

Composure under pressure

Flexible schedule

Customer service

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Job description

Q2 Management Inc provides quality inspection and containment services for the automotive supply chain, with U.S. and Canada branches. This role oversees both operational effectiveness and inspector performance at client sites.

Lead by example in a safety‑driven environment, train a team of inspectors, ensure readiness for work orders, and deliver accurate data reports at the end of shifts. Travel across the operating region is required.