Quality Team Lead

Westlake Chemical; 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

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Quality Department Team Lead to ensure operational excellence within its facility. The role involves training and coaching employees, overseeing quality control, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong leadership skills. The position offers a starting pay of $24.72 per hour, Monday to Friday shifts, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and retirement savings plans.

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 Westlake 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

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Strong problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer and software experience

Job description

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.

Starting Pay: $24.72 per hour

Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

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

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

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