Warranty Lead & Team Quality Coach

Etereman; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ETE REMAN in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Lead in the warranty inspection department. You will train and mentor team members, maximize productivity, and uphold safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will partner with other leaders to ensure timely, accurate inspections of warranty returns, perform quality checks, and drive continuous improvement using LEAN methodologies. Strong communication and people leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma and reliable attendance.
• Past people management experience is a plus but not required.
• Effective oral communication; ability to adapt style; bilingual skills are an asset.
• Ability to work with hands, bring own tools, and operate in a manufacturing line.
• Basic computer skills and use of ERP systems in the work area.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand/work for 8+ hours.
• Prioritize tasks, work under pressure, and drive productivity.
• Willingness to participate in trainings to enhance leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead 5-10 team members when the Warranty Supervisor is unavailable, training new and existing staff.
• Inspect warranty return units following Warranty Review & Analysis procedures.
• Process component returns as secondary handling.
• Coordinate with leaders to prevent delays and ensure work readiness.
• Reaffirm supervisor expectations on task completion.
• Engage in learning manufacturing processes and LEAN improvements.
• Use common sense to solve problems and make decisions.
• Attend meetings and communicate with the team and ETE leaders.
• Verify quality checks and ensure units are processed correctly.
• Encourage reporting of safety concerns and monitor safety compliance.
• Champion company policies and maintain organized work areas.
• Ensure employees are on task, at stations, and punctual.
• Provide feedback to supervisors about trainees.
• Be visible and available on the plant floor.
• Understand that duties may expand beyond listed tasks.

Job description

ETE REMAN in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Lead in the warranty inspection department. You will train and mentor team members, maximize productivity, and uphold safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will partner with other leaders to ensure timely, accurate inspections of warranty returns, perform quality checks, and drive continuous improvement using LEAN methodologies. Strong communication and people leadership are essential.