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.

Qualifications:

• Leadership of teams and coaching others required, supervisory skills and experience preferred.
• Lead meetings and present information within the team environment.
• Experience with on the water boat operation, lamination, assembly processes, and finished products.
• Ability to read and interpret business documents, data, build sheets, blueprints/drawings including industry technical standards.

• Knowledge of general business computer software and aptitude to learn new software applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook (email/meetings) Word & PowerPoint (creating technical documentation), Excel (data analytics and charts/trends reporting).

Education and/or Experience:  

• GED required and additional education encouraged.

Language Skills:  

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, electronic mail, procedures, and performance documents, as examples, in English.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to effectively conduct meetings in person and with technology assistance.

Mathematical Skills:  

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

Reasoning Ability: 

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Or follow existing standards
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Continuous/C = 67-100%, Frequent/F = 33-66%, Occasional/O = 33%, None/N

1. Sits             2 hours
2. Stands        3 hours
3. Walks         5 hours
4. Drives        0 hours

Employee Lifts and/or Carries:  type amount of weight in each area

Maximum: 50 (lbs)                    Frequently: 20 (lbs)                   Occasionally: 35 (lbs)

Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities: 

1. Simple Grasping:    Right,   Frequent           Left, Frequent
2. Pushing/Pulling:      Right,  Occasional         Left, Occasional
3. Fine Manipulation:  Right,  Frequent            Left, Frequent

Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities: 

1. Right: Occasional                Left: Occasional

Employee is required to perform these activities: 

1. Bending At Waist:              Occasional
2. Squatting:                           Occasional
3. Climbing Ladders, Stairs:    Occasional
4. Kneeling On Ground:          Occasional
5. Reaching Above Shoulder:  Occasional

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (ie; heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•    Typical 10-hour workdays based upon facility.

•    Typical 4- or 5-day work week schedule based upon facility and schedule loading.

•    Overtime is occasional to frequent based on production requirements.

•    Required to work indoors and outdoors, year-round and in all weather conditions.

•    May be required to work during production shutdowns or other “off-schedule” periods.

•    Safety glasses required while in production areas.

•    Other PPE may be required based on specific projects.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability, dependability, adaptability, and flexibility
• Coaching, mentoring
• Creative, innovative thinker
• Good decision making and judgment
• Leadership
• Ethics, integrity, honesty
• Willingness to learn

Teamwork:  Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation:  Measures self against standard of excellence.

Quality:  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality:  Is consistently at work and on time.

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