Quality Control Team Lead - Night Shift

Whirlwind Steel Buildings•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Quality Control Team Leader leads and oversees Quality Control operations during the night shift to ensure products meet Whirlwind Steel’s quality standards, industry requirements, and customer expectations. The role directs, trains, and supports Quality Control team members while promoting safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork. The position reports directly to the Quality Control Manager and works closely with production leadership to maintain quality standards and support daily operations.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
At least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role.
Experience performing visual inspections of welds, structural components, and fabricated products.
Experience coordinating, managing, and implementing quality plans to support plant accreditation as an approved fabricator, including IAS AC472 requirements and applicable building codes.
Working knowledge of AISC tolerances, fabrication methods, and industry standards.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to train, coach, and develop team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
Ability to work the assigned night-shift schedule.

Nice To Haves

Experience with UT Level I or Level II testing, including documented training hours and testing qualifications.
Ability to provide ongoing technical training and development to Quality Control team members.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee night-shift Quality Control operations, ensuring team members understand and follow the Quality Control Program.
Schedule, assign, and coordinate Quality Control Inspectors’ work to provide department coverage and support production needs.
Perform and oversee visual inspections of incoming materials, in-process production, welds, and finished products for compliance with quality standards, specifications, and applicable industry requirements.
Promote a strong safety culture and establish accountability and achievable action plans across the Quality Control team.
Train, coach, and mentor team members, maintaining accountability for the quality of incoming materials and outgoing products.
Qualify and train welders and fitters according to Whirlwind’s quality requirements and Metal Building Industry standards.
Support welding procedures, weld testing, and non-destructive testing activities to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
Collaborate with internal departments and external customers to resolve quality concerns, maintain working relationships, and support on-time delivery.
Identify and resolve quality issues, overcome obstacles, and implement solutions that support production goals and customer expectations.
Support plant quality initiatives and accreditation requirements while ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards and building codes.
Communicate quality concerns, inspection findings, and outstanding issues to the Quality Control Manager to ensure follow-up and continuity between shifts.