Quality Assurance Team Leader

Do you want to be a part of an engaging and healthy workplace culture based upon shared Core Values and professional development? Do you want to work for a rapidly growing industry leader? If so, join our team at WebstaurantStore located in the Good Life City of Albany, GA!

At our Albany, GA facility, we pride ourselves on maintaining a positive, fun and productive workplace culture based upon our Core Values: Embracing an Entrepreneurial Spirit, Possessing a Passion for Excellence and Doing the Right Thing. We highly value our employees and to show appreciation, we also offer several events and opportunities for our team members each year including but not limited to monthly appreciation lunches, employee recognition awards, team-building activities and more! We also focus heavily on the development of our team members at every level through various avenues such as soft skill development, internal growth opportunities and specialized leadership training programs.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, a competitive medical/dental insurance package, 401K match, and wellness programs. We also offer several perks such as a gym membership reimbursement, warehouse-wide team building activities, opportunities for bonuses, and much more!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Assurance Team Lead manages daily operations of the standard QA team, overseeing QA metric data and communicating that data to parties involved. This position identifies operating issues and takes corrective action as needed; this includes receiving and providing clear directions and serving as a role model of our culture to effectively communicate with employees and drive engagement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties below to a high standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Leadership

• Assist leadership in overseeing daily operations in the department to ensure a high level of productivity and quality while achieving operating goals; promote team adherence to Company policies and procedures
• Work closely with management to monitor and provide consistent feedback to employees on individual and team performance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• In collaboration with leadership, conduct daily team meetings to update employees on work expectations, task assignments, best practices and operating expectations
• Clearly communicate team goals, resolve problems as they arise, and answer any related questions
• Assist with developing a cross-trained team that can flex into other departments or jobs as needed
• Maintain a high level of communication with departments and management daily; partner with other team leads to flex labor hours where necessary
• Serve as a resource for all employees regarding job tasks, company policies and procedures and warehouse initiatives
• Report personnel issues to the department leadership to enable timely resolutions

Process

• Manage the QA department's workflow daily, working with leadership to adjust to labor availability as needed
• Monitor queues and reports to ensure that they are cleared and ran daily, and metrics are reported to IC Managers regularly
• Troubleshoot issues with the team and work with other departments/buyers to resolve issues
• Ensure a high degree of accuracy and quality in all work completed by the QA team, using internal audits to identify mistakes and training opportunities
• Work closely with team members and leadership to meet daily, weekly, and monthly departmental goals
• Abide by all company and warehouse policies
• Flex into other positions and departments and undertake additional duties as necessary to support the overall operation

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 1 year of relevant experience in a distribution environment preferred but not required
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence
• Customer service-oriented attitude with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 10 hours/day
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching
• Requires the ability to regularly lift / carry 50-75lbs. and push / pull up to 150lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Occasional activities may involve exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal.