Quality Specialist - Lean 5S & Process Improvement

Palmetto State Armory L; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto State Armory L is seeking a Quality Specialist to ensure product quality and drive continuous improvement on the Ferrous Engineering team. You will verify incoming material, support quality system enhancements, and collaborate with engineering to resolve issues on the production floor.

The role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a warehouse environment, including safety compliance and lean practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Excellent Communication/Organizational Skills.
• Must be willing to learn, adapt, and be flexible.
• Possess the ability to implement and manage change.
• High attention to detail, strong problem solving/conflict resolution skills.
• Must have strong computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be energetic, positive, and be ability to think laterally for follow through with reasoned decision making.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices.
• Basic Print reading skills.
• Able to work well under stress and maintain a professional and positive attitude.
• Able to maintain confidentiality as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage verification and documentation to verify incoming product accuracy and quality
• Assist in implementing and improving quality system; training, record defects, address quality issues on the production floor.
• Manufacturing and Distribution
• Must comply with all safety rules and regulations
• Ensure that work station and office are 5s/lean.
• Quickly investigate quality issues
• Answer shop floor calls, and send Quality Alerts/Pull Request
• Work closely with engineering and other department heads to ensure quality issues are resolved quickly.
• Help with interim and permanent correct actions
• Assist in the development of FMEAs
• All other duties, as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Palmetto State Armory L is seeking a Quality Specialist to ensure product quality and drive continuous improvement on the Ferrous Engineering team. You will verify incoming material, support quality system enhancements, and collaborate with engineering to resolve issues on the production floor.

The role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a warehouse environment, including safety compliance and lean practices.