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Job Description

Due to growth, my client is adding a complete 2nd shift in the visual quality department! This position is focused solely on VISUAL inspection, not using mics or calipers like most other quality inspection roles.

The leader must be willing to train on 1st shift or semi-shift (1st/2nd) for about a month to learn the position. Once on 2nd shift, the start time could be flexible, roughly around 2pm or 3pm, depending on what works best.

Job Summary:

The Visual Quality Inspection Leader oversees the visual inspection team on 2nd shift to ensure all plastic products meet quality standards before packaging and shipment. Responsibilities include ensuring adherence to quality procedures, training inspection personnel, and collaborating with production, engineering, and quality teams to identify and resolve defects or process issues.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead, train, and supervise visual quality inspectors during 2nd shift operations.
2. Conduct visual inspections on molded plastic parts for defects such as variation, flash, warping, contamination, and other cosmetic or dimensional issues.
3. Ensure inspectors follow proper inspection procedures, documentation, and reporting protocols.
4. Maintain and enforce quality standards based on customer specifications, inspection criteria, and company policies.
5. Collaborate with production team leads to address quality issues in real time.
6. Perform root cause analysis of recurring defects and escalate major quality concerns to Quality or Production Managers.
7. Assist in implementing corrective actions and process improvements.
8. Monitor and document inspection results using check sheets, quality reports, and digital systems.
9. Provide shift-to-shift communication to ensure continuity and effective information flow.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED required; technical training or associate degree preferred.
2. At least 2 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
3. At least 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to interpret work instructions, quality standards, and inspection criteria.
6. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
7. Flexibility to work overtime and adapt to production needs.