Cobalt TN Quality Team Lead

Job Title: Quality Team Lead

Department: Quality Control

Reports To: Quality Supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly

Summary:

Responsible for the daily direction of the quality inspectors. Performs product inspections/audits to verify product conformance to established standards. Documents and communicates results of inspections/audits to appropriate leadership. Participates in problem-solving team activities, as required. Performs other duties as identified by the Quality Manager, Quality Supervisor or Quality Engineer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

• Accountable for inspection processes by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Maintains standards of health and safety, hygiene, housekeeping, and security in the work environment.
• Completes production requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; monitors work results.
• Identifies problems and elicits coordination with supervision and management to plan and proactively mitigate issues.
• Motivates, organizes, and encourages individual and team levels to meet productivity targets.
• Maintains/improves metrics by reviewing reports and data and making appropriate adjustments.
• Develop employee’s job skills, teamwork, and growth ambitions through coaching and mentoring.
• Team training via, visual inspection, measurement, testing, etc. inspect product/part quality to the established standards. Standards are defined as, work instructions, appearance standards, test requirement standards, drawings, blueprints, forms, testers, test equipment, processes and procedures, etc..
• Understands hazardous materials/equipment and the proper safe handling; ensuring all proper policies, procedures, and best practices are followed.
• Understands the basic functions of a computer/tablet and can navigate an ERP/QMS system or willingness to learn ERP/QMS system.
• Understands basic functions of a multimeter and willingness to use it for inspection/testing of engineering and obsolete product.
• Assist in maintaining the QC Lab and performing necessary tests on resin and gel coat.
• Shows initiative, courage, integrity, and bases decisions on what is best for the company, not the individual.
• Leads by example and builds relationships through effective communication across departments.
• Oversee the use of quality inspection software to assure accurate data input and reporting.
• Pursues personal growth and seeks opportunities for ongoing learning and professional certification.

• Other duties may be assigned.