Metal Supply Center Quality Lead

Job Summary

Provide support to Production, Continuous Improvement and other functions as needed in the form of audits, measurement of parts, inspections, performing gage studies, process capability studies and related activities.

• Audit specifications to ensure product requirements are met.
• Partner with team members and trainers to ensure specification compliance.
• Review the product to ensure appearance specifications are maintained as detailed by the upholstery, sub‑upholstery, cutting, sewing, and general tailoring standards.
• Check the shipping label to ensure all options, as specified, are present.
• Support cell coaches in the development of corrective action of process measures.
• Conduct PIA assessments for cell teams.
• Assist to facilitate any engineering changes in specific style construction.
• Record and distribute assessment findings.
• Identify needs within the work team to include additional training, jig fixturing, jig repairs, or general maintenance issues.
• Present information to various groups on occasion (Quality meetings, etc.)
• Follow health and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean workstation and production floor.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

• Equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the above duties.
• Excellent attendance – must maintain less than 2 attendance points.
• Two years of experience in validation processes, upholstery or equivalent experience.
• Certification to CQAP level one competence.
• Color vision.
• Basic computer skills – Beginner level proficiency with Excel data entry, table construction, basic formula entry, graphing. Ability to access drawings, specifications and all required information and documentation shop floor – Ability to enter data into Access and generate reports.
• Basic math skills – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios. Basic algebra preferred.
• Strong leadership traits evident with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Print reading skills – ability to interpret various graphs and other statistical data (histograms, run charts). Statistics including Min, Mean, Max, Standard Deviation.
• Data analysis skills (collecting and reporting).
• Must understand how to utilize various measuring tools (tape measure, caliper, etc.).
• Ability to identify or locate specifications and know how to use them.

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Benefit offerings to employees and their families include:
Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9‑11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non‑exempt only) or state‑mandated sick time.

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If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

At La‑Z‑Boy Incorporated, we’re an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service and quality products. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual who may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing our recruiting team at recruiting@la‑z‑ or by calling 734‑242‑1444.