Lead Quality Inspector - Multiple Shifts

MacLean-Fogg•Wickliffe, OH

1d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

OMCO, a MacLean-Fogg Company, is seeking a Lead Quality Inspector in Wickliffe, Ohio, to coordinate quality inspection activities and ensure manufactured products meet established quality and reliability standards. This hands-on leadership role includes conducting inspections, mentoring team members, analyzing quality data, and supporting process improvements for safe, consistent, and efficient production. The position is on-site and offers multiple shifts: first shift Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, or second shift Monday through Thursday, 2:15 PM–12:45 AM. The role is full-time and hourly, with occasional overtime potentially required. Pay is $24.00–$26.00 per hour. The role involves hands-on inspection and leadership in a manufacturing environment. Work includes extended standing, frequent short-distance walking, and repetitive tasks such as typing, reaching, lifting, and bending. Conditions may include dust, noise, and extreme temperatures. Required PPE includes arm protectors, safety eyewear, and hearing protection. Reasonable accommodation may be available for the physical requirements. After a conditional offer, the position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.

Requirements

High school diploma.
2–4 years of relevant experience in quality inspection or a related field.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, quality specifications, detailed work instructions, and technical documentation.
Proficiency in operating and applying advanced gauging and precision measurement instruments.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify quality concerns, evaluate inspection results, and recommend process improvements.
Verbal and written communication skills to document findings, explain quality requirements, and provide clear guidance to team members.
Leadership, coaching, and team development skills, including the ability to provide constructive performance feedback.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify opportunities to improve quality, consistency, and productivity.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate quality inspection activities in the assigned work area, ensuring in-process and finished products meet standards, specifications, and work instructions.
Perform first-piece, in-process, and finished-product inspections to verify product quality and compliance.
Operate precision measuring and gauging instruments, perform gauge calibration as needed, and ensure accurate inspection results.
Record, analyze, and document inspection data to identify trends and deviations, verify compliance, and support corrective improvements.
Prepare reports and recommend changes to quality standards, methods, and procedures.
Lead, coach, and mentor team members by providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and development support.
Address employee performance concerns and conduct performance evaluations.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen inspection processes, improve product quality, and support productivity.
Monitor departmental quality performance, maintain accurate inspection records, and align activities and documentation with established policies and procedures.
Maintain 5S standards and follow applicable safety, environmental, and quality requirements to promote a safe, clean, and organized work environment.