Team Leader

ADP; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

World Emblem in Norcross, GA seeks a hands-on Quality Control Team Leader to guide the QC finishing and grouping operations on the production floor, ensuring finished embroidered products meet standards. You will lead a team, inspect pieces against proofs, monitor metrics, and uphold safety and 5S practices while partnering with operators, finishing, grouping, and shipping to on-time orders.

This fast-paced role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to train staff

Qualifications

• Eye for detail with excellent visual awareness to spot defects quickly.
• Strong basic math skills for precise counting and reading production paperwork.
• Tech-savvy with ability to use production tracking systems and email.
• Clear, constructive communication skills to give effective feedback across teams.
• Reliable, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and assign daily tasks to the QC finishing and grouping team members.
• Inspect finished pieces against approved proofs for stitch quality, thread breaks, registration, color accuracy and finish.
• Ensure order specs (design, quantity, size, color) are verified against work orders and properly labeled for packaging.
• Identify and pull non-conforming items and communicate with operators to correct issues on the line.
• Monitor daily output, defect rates, rework, and inventory shortages and report findings.
• Maintain a clean, safe 5S-compliant work area and assist on the floor as needed.
• Step in to assist with hands-on inspection and grouping when extra support is required.

Skills

Eye for detail

Math skills

Tech proficiency

Communication

Work ethic

Tools

Production tracking systems

Email

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Norcross, GA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1813

Company Overview

At World Emblem, we are dedicated to delivering top-tier decorated apparel and emblem solutions with precision and pride . We foster a fast-paced, quality-driven environment where teamwork, efficiency, and continuous improvement are key to our shared success .

Role Overview

As the Quality Control Team Leader, you will lead the team responsible for inspecting, sorting, counting, and grouping finished embroidered products in our Single Head department . You will serve as a hands-on leader on the production floor, acting as the primary quality liaison between machine operators, finishing, grouping, and shipping teams to ensure every order meets World Emblem standards .

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Operations: Lead, train, and assign daily tasks to the QC finishing and grouping team members . Prioritize rush orders and tight deadlines to ensure on-time shipping .

Quality Inspection: Inspect finished pieces against approved proofs for stitch quality, thread breaks, registration, color accuracy, backing, and overall finish .

Accuracy & Compliance: Ensure team members verify order specs (design, quantity, size, color) against work orders, as well as sort, count, group, and label items for packaging .

Defect Management: Catch defects early, pull non-conforming items, and communicate directly with machine operators and supervisors to correct issues at the machine level .

Reporting & Tracking: Monitor and report daily output metrics, defect rates, rework, and inventory shortages .

Safety & Maintenance: Maintain an organized, safe, and clean working area following 5S principles .

Hands-on Support: Step in to assist with hands-on inspection and grouping whenever additional support is needed .

Qualifications & Requirements

Eye for Detail: Exceptional visual awareness with the ability to spot subtle defects quickly .

Basic Skills: Strong basic math skills for precise counting and the ability to read/understand production paperwork .

Tech-Savvy: Basic computer proficiency (ability to use production tracking systems and email) .

Communication: Clear, constructive communication skills to give effective feedback across teams .

Work Ethic: Reliable, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment .

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods during shift .

Capability to lift between 10 to 20 lbs .

Repetitive hand/wrist movements .

Good close-up vision and strong color perception .

What Success Looks Like in This Role

100% Accuracy: Orders leave the department complete, correct, and delivered on time .

Defect Reduction: Quality issues are caught on the floor before shipping, keeping customer returns to a minimum .

Strong Teamwork: A well-trained, highly efficient team working seamlessly together .

Equal Opportunity & Company Policies

World Emblem is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

World Emblem is proud to be a drug free workplace. All applicants will undergo a criminal background check, pre-placement drug screen, and are in compliance with E-Verify.