Quality Team Lead - A Shift - Days

Illuminate USA•Pataskala, OH

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Illuminate USA is hiring a Quality Inspection Team Lead for its solar panel manufacturing facility in the Columbus, Ohio area. The role supervises the daily work of quality operators and inspectors to ensure operational and quality standards are met. The Team Lead ensures employees follow documented electroluminescence and visual inspection procedures and best practices, clarifies daily goals and targets, and supports the team in delivering results effectively.

Requirements

Associate degree in Engineering or a technical course with 5 years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science with at least 3 years of experience.
Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in a Quality Team Lead or Supervisor role.
Strong experience in manufacturing operations, quality, safety, and work-floor 6S standards.
Ability to work under pressure, coordinate, communicate interpersonally, plan, and execute.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in electroluminescence testing and/or automated optical inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

Supervise quality inspectors’ daily activities to ensure quality standards are achieved, and complete other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Coordinate work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity.
Monitor, report, and document quality inspection activities and key performance indicators.
Identify and troubleshoot problems in electroluminescence and visual inspection of solar panels and laminates, determine root causes, and develop solutions.
Suggest plans to improve efficiency and safety.
Deliver and coordinate staff training and new-hire orientation.
Ensure safety policies and processes are followed.