Quality Team Lead

## Quality Team Lead Apply:
US
- Michigan
- Lapeer:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
September 25, 2026 (5 days left to apply):
REQ
54418
** Overview**:

The Quality Team Leader plays a critical role in supporting daily operations and fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement on the production floor.  Acting as a working leader, this role is responsible for coordinating quality audit activities, ensuring quality standards are met, and providing day-to-day guidance to team members.  The Quality Team Leader models Delta Faucet Company’s core values by setting expectations, communicating clearly, and maintaining a focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) metrics.  

This position requires a hands-on, people-focused leader who can drive performance while developing team capabilities.
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* Key Responsibilities:

** (including but not limited to)
Leadership & Communication
* Lead by example in safety, quality, attendance, and work ethic
* Communicate daily goals, changes, and expectations to team members
* Foster collaboration between shifts and departments
* Support conflict resolution and promote a positive work environment

Safety & Compliance
* Monitor work areas to ensure compliance with safety protocols and PPE usage
* Conduct daily safety checks and report or address hazards
* Participate in daily safety discussions and promote a proactive safety culture

Quality Oversight
* Ensure quality auditors meet daily audits per schedule and product meets quality standards
* Maintain readiness of quality audit equipment as well as calibrated quality measurement tools/ gages for production use.
* Adjust labor assignments to optimize staffing levels

Quality & Problem Solving
* Respond to and escalate quality non-conformances, working in collaboration with Production Team Leaders to resolve in real-time
* Follow escalation procedures, including the Quality Hold process, when needed
* Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring problems

Continuous Improvement
* Encourage quality auditor involvement in quality process or production process improvement
* Support Kaizen events and problem-solving workshops
* Assist in identifying bottlenecks and suggesting improvements

Coaching & Development
* Train and cross-train new and existing employees
* Provide performance feedback and recommend corrective actions when needed
* Support team engagement and recognition efforts### Daily Management & Leader Standard Work### Lead or participate in pre-shift GEMBA walks and Tier 1 huddles
* Provide shift-level updates and contribute to Tier 2 discussions as required
* Track and communicate quality metrics and corrective actions
* Track and document daily quality events, all logs related to quality hold cages and quality hold events.
* Execute and sustain daily Leader Standard Work (LSW) tasks including visual checks, standard audits, escalation protocols, and Team Leader shift reports
** Qualifications & Requirements**:
* High School Diploma or equivalence
* Experience in a manufacturing or production environment required
* Prior leadership or lead-person experience preferred
* Must demonstrate strong communication, organization, and accountability
* Comfortable using Microsoft Office and production tracking systems
** Must be able to:
*** Lift, bend and reach, including below waist level and above shoulder level
* Lift, push and pull weights of up to 25lbs frequently and up to 50lbs.occasionally
* Work daily overtime and weekend support as dictated by production schedule.## Company:
Delta Faucet Company Shift 1 (United States of America)### ### Full time### ### Hiring Range: $22.74 - $26.11 USD### ### Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.