Quality Control Team Lead - Night Shift

Description

· Lead and oversee Quality Control operations during the night shift, ensuring team members understand and follow the Quality Control Program.

· Schedule, assign, and coordinate the work of Quality Control Inspectors to ensure proper department coverage and support production needs.

· Perform and oversee visual inspections of incoming materials, in-process production, welds, and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards, specifications, and applicable industry requirements.

· Promote and maintain a strong safety culture while establishing accountability and achievable action plans across the Quality Control team.

· Train, coach, and mentor team members while maintaining accountability for the quality of incoming materials and outgoing products.

· Qualify and train welders and fitters in accordance with Whirlwind's quality requirements and Metal Building Industry standards.

· Support welding procedures, weld testing, and non-destructive testing activities to ensure compliance with applicable standards.

· Collaborate with internal departments and external customers to resolve quality concerns, maintain strong working relationships, and support on-time delivery.

· Identify and resolve quality issues, overcome obstacles, and implement solutions that support production goals and customer expectations.

· Support plant quality initiatives and accreditation requirements while ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards and building codes.

· Communicate quality concerns, inspection findings, and outstanding issues to the Quality Control Manager to ensure proper follow-up and continuity between shifts.

Requirements

· Minimum of 3 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.

· Minimum of 1 year working in a lead or supervisory role.

· Experience performing visual inspections of welds, structural components, and fabricated products.

· Experience coordinating, managing, and implementing quality plans to support plant accreditation as an approved fabricator, including IAS AC472 requirements and applicable building codes.

· Working knowledge of AISC tolerances, fabrication methods, and industry standards.

· Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to train, coach, and develop team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

· Ability to work the assigned night shift schedule.

· Experience with UT Level I or Level II testing, including documented training hours and testing qualifications.

· Ability to provide ongoing technical training and development to Quality Control team members.

Benefits: This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits package, including health