Quality Team Lead

Westlake Royal Building Products; Georgia; On-site; USD 28,094 - 40,013; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and company holidays

Additional employee wellness and support programs

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Georgia is seeking a Quality Department Team Lead. The ideal candidate will ensure operational excellence, comply with safety policies, and lead the Quality team in a high-paced environment. Responsibilities include overseeing quality control, directing team activities, and maintaining workplace safety. A high school diploma is required, with previous quality experience preferred. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and benefits including medical coverage and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous quality experience in warehousing or manufacturing preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all safety policies.
• Provide leadership and direction to Quality team members.
• Oversee daily quality control and department operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.

Skills

Effective teamwork and communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Multi-tasking capability with strong attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer and software experience

Job description

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Additional employee wellness and support programs

Starting Pay: $24.72 per hour

Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

About The Role

The Quality Department Team Lead plays a key role in ensuring daily operational excellence within the Quality Department of our window manufacturing facility. This role supports the Supervisor/Manager by training, coaching, and developing employees; monitoring quality processes; ensuring compliance with company standards; and maintaining accuracy and safety throughout the department. The Quality Team Lead helps direct the workflow of materials and team activities to optimize productivity, quality, and safety.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all Westlake Safety Policies.
• Exhibit consistent attendance, punctuality, and scheduling flexibility.
• Promote and support a zero-injury safety culture.
• Provide leadership and direction to Quality team members.
• Ensure employees follow all policies and procedures related to quality and inventory handling.
• Direct and support employees as needed to meet departmental objectives.
• Oversee daily quality control and department operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effective teamwork and communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills; ability to lead by example.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities or procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Multi‑tasking capability with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to uphold company values, ethics, and service standards.
• Highly dependable with strong organizational skills.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Computer and software experience.
• Previous quality experience in warehousing or manufacturing preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time‑management skills.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Exposure to temperature extremes and high noise levels.
• Ability to stand for long periods (up to 12 hours), perform repetitive movements, bend, twist, and use hand tools.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. and navigate stairs.

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.