What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Leader of Quality Inspection position at Productive Resources?
Team Leader of Quality Inspection
Davenport, Iowa - Full Time
Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at John Deere's facility in Davenport, IA. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will be responsible for achieving departmental/area goals and objectives. Supervise production, maintenance and/or warehouse employees in operations or processes requiring semi-skilled to unskilled employees to ensure that the goals of the department and organization are achieved. The supervisor is the first- line liaison between the production employees and the management staff and thus also serves the function of representing the company's interests with the shop floor staff.
Duties:
- Supervise and lead the development and execution of departmental plans to achieve objectives in safety, quality, schedule, efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Investigate, analyze and resolve various systems, part, people or process issues to correct deficiencies, reduce costs, improve processes/performance.
- Administer employee policies, practices, procedures and work rules appropriate for the unit.
- Monitor individual and line performance and take corrective action including discipline, as needed and respond to complaints to ensure the company and employees adhere to policies, practices, procedures and work rules.
- Work with the Safety Team in meeting company standards and enforce safety regulations to prevent and eliminate injuries.
- Plan for maintenance of equipment and facilities to maximize the uptime and utilization of capital equipment assets.
- Manage and control costs to stay within the department operating budget targets.
- Lead a team of Quality Inspectors.
Requirements:
- Ability to work 1st shift, but flexible to work off-shifts and OT.
- Strong supervisory experience (preferably in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.)
- Demonstrated experience with quality processes and fundamentals.
- Flexibility with work and an ability to learn new things.
- Candidates must be proficient with computers, including Excel and Outlook
- A 4-year degree is strongly preferred with 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent supervisory experience.
As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate must provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States.
Why work for Productive Resources?
Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our expertise is project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary focus industries are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.
We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions. We invest in our people, providing resources and opportunities for ongoing development. Our workplace fosters innovation, prioritizes the well-being of our team, and encourages creativity. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunities for growth.
We Offer Competitive Benefits:
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly
