Quality Team Lead

Surge Staffing

Lansing, MI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$17–$18.50
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Calibration, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Document Control, Documentation, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ISO 9001, Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Leadership, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, Material Audit, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Safety Standards, Support Documentation, Team Lead/Manager, Warehousing
LOCATION
Lansing, MI
POSTED
17 days ago

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Inspector Team Assistant (ITA) to support inspection and quality operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for monitoring inspection workflows, evaluating team performance, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards. The ITA plays a key role in quality planning, material control, auditing processes, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor inspection team workflow to ensure adherence to customer-specific requirements and quality standards
  • Evaluate inspector performance and provide structured feedback to leadership
  • Support execution of quality planning, assembly, and inspection processes
  • Ensure proper segregation, documentation, and control of non-conforming and scrap materials
  • Coordinate with logistics teams to maintain accurate material flow and inventory control
  • Perform scrap analysis and generate reports
  • Assist with Layered Process Audits (LPA) and internal quality audits
  • Support calibration verification and inspection equipment control processes
  • Maintain accurate inspection records in compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements
  • Contribute to corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives
  • Support document control and data integrity procedures
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities

Qualifications

  • 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or plant environment
  • 2–3 years of team leadership or supervisory experience preferred
  • Hands-on experience using precision inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, height gages)
  • Strong understanding of quality inspection principles, measurement techniques, and calibration processes
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including customer interaction
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality reporting tools
  • Ability to work in a factory or warehouse setting while following safety and quality standards

Education

  • Technical training in manufacturing, quality systems, or a related field preferred
  • Certifications in QMS, ISO standards, or AS9102 are a plus

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