Shift Leader

Q2 Management; Newton (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Q2 Management Inc provides quality inspection and containment services for the automotive supply chain, with U.S. and Canada branches. This role oversees both operational effectiveness and inspector performance at client sites.

Lead by example in a safety‑driven environment, train a team of inspectors, ensure readiness for work orders, and deliver accurate data reports at the end of shifts. Travel across the operating region is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Flexible schedule to support various locations.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Train and empower a team of quality inspectors to ensure productivity and adherence to quality standards.
• Verify inspectors have tools, equipment, and supplies for each work order.
• Conduct validations per inspector per shift to ensure compliance with inspection instructions.
• Perform data entry and timekeeping for the team accurately.
• Prepare pass-down reports and provide customers with data reports at shift end.
• Maintain transparent and honest communication with team members about PPE, safety, sign-in/out, scheduling, and breaks.
• Monitor inspector performance and provide feedback, recognizing achievements and addressing improvement areas.
• Keep leadership updated on quality performance and customer concerns.
• Identify career advancement potential for inspectors and mentor them.

Skills

Communication skills

Composure under pressure

Flexible schedule

Customer service

Driver's license

Travel readiness

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

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

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 upscale 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 physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• 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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