Quality Team Leader

Overview

The Quality Team Leader/Material Handler supports inventory management operations within a fast-paced supply chain and quality environment. This role monitors inventory workflow, evaluates team performance, supports compliance to ISO 9001 standards, and ensures proper control of non-conforming, rejected, and scrap materials.

*THIS ROLE REQUIRES PAID TRAVEL AROUND MI*

The traveling material handler plays a critical role in flex-up operations, material control, layered process auditing (LPA), and customer-specific requirement compliance, contributing directly to total customer satisfaction and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position is partially indoor/partially outdoor and would require traveling inside Michigan. Mileage is compensated 55 Cents per mile. 

Cities/Sites this position would support include but are not limited to West Michigan.

Key Responsibilities

• · Execute daily workflow operation and ensure adherence to customer-specific requirements and quality standards
• · Support execution of Quality Planning, Inventory Audits, Pick and Pack operations and material movement
• · Ensure proper segregation, documentation, and control of non-conforming and scrap materials
• Coordinate with logistics to maintain accurate material flow and inventory control
• Perform scrap analysis and reporting
• Safely operate tele-handler to load/unload flatbeds and dry vans in concordance will all safety regulations. 
• Assist with Layered Process Audits (LPA)
• Maintain accurate inspection/inventory records in compliance with QMS requirements
• Participate in internal inventory audits and continuous improvement activities

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Solid grasp of inventory audit principles and organized warehousing
• Excellent customer-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and mathematical abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality data reporting.
• Comfortable working in a Lay-down yard (indoor office space/storage areas, outdoor loading/unloading) setting with adherence to safety and quality standards.

Education

• Some Technical training in manufacturing or quality systems preferred.
• Tele-handler certification experience is a plus.