Quality Inspection Team Lead

Description

Assist with leading and coordinating the quality inspection department’s tasks based on production needs that are flowed down to the Quality department from production control.

• Assist with leading, mentoring Quality inspector.
• Assist the supervisor in managing that daily expectations are being met to accomplish throughput goals for the shift.
• Measure and visually inspect parts to verify conformance to customer requirements.
• Ensures that quality inspector abide by all Keel’s rules that are noted in the employee handbook
• Approves finished products by confirming specifications
• Contributes to root cause investigations related to quality issues.
• Initiate non‑conformance reports.
• Drive housekeeping within your team / 5S.
• Documents inspection results by completing associated reports and logs.
• Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions, verifying calibration and notifying supervisor of needed repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Assists with the implementation, interpretation, and maintenance of the ISO
  9001 quality assurance standards.
• Participates in internal audits as necessary.
• Performs job safely. Ensures personal safety and the safety of subordinates; understands how machines work and how to operate them safely; knowledge of emergency stops; and personal protective equipment in each work area.
• Deliver and receive constructive criticism, apply lessons learned, and consistently show improvement in all areas.
• Conducts Pre‑Shift brief on Safety issues and production goals for the day.
• Communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely, both orally and written.
• Promote a culture of mentoring & development.
• Help enforce all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a respectful and professional approach while leading / motivating the team.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of an accredited trade school, quality assurance program or equivalent, plus 3 or
• more years of demonstrated experience.

• Ability to read blueprints, tape measures, calipers, and micrometers required.
• Familiar with interpreting Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerance preferred.
• A minimum of three years of quality inspection or supervision in a manufacturing environment is required.
• PC‑based computing experience (Word processing‑Word, spreadsheet‑Excel, presentation‑PowerPoint, documentation, statistical software).
• Must have detailed knowledge of manufacturing welded steel products.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment safely and independently.
• Ability to effectively communicate with cross functional groups (Production Control, Quality, Safety, etc.).
• Must be able to build a High Performing Team and always lead by example.
• Must have the ability to coach / mentor the workforce in trade skills.
• Must be able to collect and display performance data on the shop floor with your supervisor to aid in
• personnel decisions.

• Upholds Safety & Quality Standards.
• Embodies Esprit de Corps.
• Relentless Customer Focus.
• Conveys Integrity, Trust & Professionalism.
• Executes with Excellence & Velocity.
• Inspires Team Members
• Communicates Effectively
• Resolve Problems
• Elevates those around them

Occasional travel between facilities, as business needs require.

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
• Lift up to 50 pounds without mechanical assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Exposure is frequent to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles - eye protection is required, and fumes, machine vibration, and noisy conditions, high temperatures, and occasional to a restricted space work area. All Keel locations are tobacco free where appropriate.

Keel is committed to continually improve effectiveness and awareness; this is communicated to all team members to ensure everyone is…