Shift Leader

Q2 Management Inc.; Gadsden (AL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Q2 Management Inc. is seeking a Shift Leader to oversee quality control inspections and inspector performance at designated client sites in Alabama.

You will lead a shift, train and empower a team, ensure PPE compliance, and report on quality metrics to customers and site leadership. The role requires excellent communication, ability to travel within the operating region, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to travel within the operating region
• Flexible schedule to support various locations

Responsibilities

• Actively train and empower a team of quality inspectors, ensuring effective coordination, productivity, and adherence to quality standards
• Validate inspectors are prepared with tools, equipment, and supplies for each Work Order
• Conduct validations per inspector per shift to ensure adherence to instructions
• Perform data entry and timekeeping for the team with accuracy
• Complete pass-down reports and provide data reports to customers at shift end
• Enforce PPE compliance and maintain safety and sign-in/out procedures
• Monitor performance, provide feedback, and address areas for improvement
• Maintain clear communication with leaders and escalate customer concerns when needed
• Identify inspectors with potential for career advancement and guide development

Job description

Q2 Management Inc is a provider of Quality Inspection and Containment services to the automotive OEM supply chain. With branches supporting the United States and Canada, Q2 Management delivers benchmark service standards supported by our industry leading Quality Inspection Management System, InspeQ Tech.

Job Summary:

This role is accountable for both operational effectiveness and inspector performance at their designated client site(s).

Safety, our first Quality Key, is our top priority to foster a safe and inclusive work environment.

Shift Leaders are the technical expert on performing quality control inspections and parts rework. They run the shift they are scheduled for and lead the team on that shift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Actively train and Empower a team of quality inspectors, ensuring effective coordination, productivity, and flawless adherence to quality standards
• Validate Inspectors are prepared with the tools, equipment and supplies for each Work Order
• Conduct multiple validations per Inspector per shift to ensure adherence to inspection instructions
• Perform data entry and timekeeping on behalf of your team with utmost accuracy
• Complete a pass-down report and provide the customer with a data report at the end of each shift
• Exercise Transparent and Honest communication with all team members and share relevant information, goals, and expectations related to PPE compliance, site safety, sign in/out procedures, scheduling and break periods
• Demonstrate and enforce 100% compliance with our customer’s PPE rules
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of team members, providing constructive feedback, recognizing achievements, and addressing areas for improvement
• Maintain clear and Transparent communication channels with leaders, providing regular updates on quality performance and promptly elevate customer concerns
• Identify and Empower Inspectors with potential for career advancement
• Utilize our company’s vision and values to track and document employee attendance, address performance concerns, and provide guidance and counseling
• Uphold the highest ethical standards, promoting a culture of Honesty, integrity and trustworthiness
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and drive employee engagement and development initiatives
• Lead by example, demonstrating a strong work ethic, commitment, Ownership and accountability in all aspects of your role

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure and foster a sense of control
• Flexible schedule to support various locations
• An energetic and achievement-oriented attitude
• A dedication to customer service and an "expert-level" of knowledge about clients
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and vehicle insurance
• Ability to travel within the operating region

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and conduct repetitive movements throughout the duration of the shift
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• This role requires the use of safety equipment including, but not limited to, eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, gloves and hardhats
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The work environment is not temperature controlled

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