Quality Team Leader - Manufacturing - SATX

Colonial Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

JCB in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Team Leader to guide quality inspectors and drive safety, quality and on-time delivery within the manufacturing team.

You will supervise the team, monitor quality and productivity, and collaborate with supervisors and managers, while advancing continuous improvement initiatives. Previous welding environment experience and GD&T knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment.
• Has experience working in a welding environment.
• Has GD&T knowledge.
• Experience in a quality team.
• Ability to supervise or lead others.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team to meet daily quality and manufacturing targets.
• Ensure work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.
• Monitor quality, productivity and performance.
• Allocate work and manage priorities to meet schedules.
• Coach, support and develop team members.
• Conduct team briefings, handovers and communications.
• Identify and elevate safety, quality or equipment issues.
• Support continuous improvement and problem-solving activities.
• Complete basic people and production administration.
• Collaborate with other Team Leaders, Supervisors and Managers.

Skills

People leadership

Operational decision-making

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Proactive mindset

Results-focused

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Profile

With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world's largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents- including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil- JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

At the heart of JCB's success are its people. As a family-owned business, we are accountable to our customers-not shareholders- which gives us the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products-and our name-with pride and commitment to quality.

Position Purpose

The Manufacturing Quality Team Leader leads and supports the quality inspectors for the manufacturing team to achieve safety, quality and delivery targets while promoting continuous improvement and team development.

Position Type

Full Time, FLSA Non-Exempt

Location

13210 Palo Alto Rd., San Antonio, TX 78224

Benefits and Other Compensation

JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Lead and supervise a team to meet daily quality and manufacturing targets
• Ensure work is completed safely and in line with company procedures
• Monitor quality, productivity and performance
• Allocate work and manage priorities to meet schedules
• Coach, support and develop team members
• Conduct team briefings, handovers and communications
• Identify and elevate safety, quality or equipment issues
• Support continuous improvement and problem-solving activities
• Complete basic people and production administration
• Collaborate with other Team Leaders, Supervisors and Managers

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment
• Has experience working in a welding environment
• Has GD&T knowledge
• Experience in a quality team
• Ability to supervise or lead others
• Strong commitment to safety and quality
• Good communication and organisational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Team Leader or supervisory experience
• Experience managing quality or manufacturing teams
• Has weld / fabrication background
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• People leadership and coaching skills
• Operational decision-making ability
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Organized, proactive and results-focused mindset

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project.

Job Conditions

• Manufacturing / weld environment
• Subject to noise and temperature changes

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is required to stand and walk.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statute, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and local laws.

EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

JCB complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the JCB Human Resources team at [e-mail].

JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S., which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.