Cobalt TN Quality Team Lead

MBI - Malibu Boats, Inc•Lenoir City, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the daily direction of the quality inspectors. Performs product inspections/audits to verify product conformance to established standards. Documents and communicates results of inspections/audits to appropriate leadership. Participates in problem-solving team activities, as required. Performs other duties as identified by the Quality Manager, Quality Supervisor or Quality Engineer. Accountable for inspection processes by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures. Maintains standards of health and safety, hygiene, housekeeping, and security in the work environment. Completes production requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; monitors work results. Identifies problems and elicits coordination with supervision and management to plan and proactively mitigate issues. Motivates, organizes, and encourages individual and team levels to meet productivity targets. Maintains/improves metrics by reviewing reports and data and making appropriate adjustments. Develop employee’s job skills, teamwork, and growth ambitions through coaching and mentoring. Team training via, visual inspection, measurement, testing, etc. inspect product/part quality to the established standards. Standards are defined as, work instructions, appearance standards, test requirement standards, drawings, blueprints, forms, testers, test equipment, processes and procedures, etc.. Understands hazardous materials/equipment and the proper safe handling; ensuring all proper policies, procedures, and best practices are followed. Understands the basic functions of a computer/tablet and can navigate an ERP/QMS system or willingness to learn ERP/QMS system. Understands basic functions of a multimeter and willingness to use it for inspection/testing of engineering and obsolete product. Assist in maintaining the QC Lab and performing necessary tests on resin and gel coat. Shows initiative, courage, integrity, and bases decisions on what is best for the company, not the individual. Leads by example and builds relationships through effective communication across departments. Oversee the use of quality inspection software to assure accurate data input and reporting. Pursues personal growth and seeks opportunities for ongoing learning and professional certification.

Requirements

Leadership of teams and coaching others required.
Ability to read and interpret business documents, data, build sheets, blueprints/drawings including industry technical standards.
Knowledge of general business computer software and aptitude to learn new software applications.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook (email/meetings) Word & PowerPoint (creating technical documentation), Excel (data analytics and charts/trends reporting).
GED required.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, electronic mail, procedures, and performance documents in English.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to effectively conduct meetings in person and with technology assistance.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists or follow existing standards.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Accountability, dependability, adaptability, and flexibility.
Coaching, mentoring.
Creative, innovative thinker.
Good decision making and judgment.
Leadership.
Ethics, integrity, honesty.
Willingness to learn.
Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Motivation: Measures self against standard of excellence.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.
Dependability: Takes responsibility for own actions.
Trustworthy and dependable.
An individual of integrity and that promotes the company’s goals and vision beyond their own.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory skills and experience preferred.
Additional education encouraged.
Experience with on the water boat operation, lamination, assembly processes, and finished products.

Responsibilities

Daily direction of quality inspectors.
Perform product inspections/audits to verify product conformance to established standards.
Document and communicate results of inspections/audits to appropriate leadership.
Participate in problem-solving team activities.
Initiate, coordinate, and enforce program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene, housekeeping, and security in the work environment.
Complete production requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; monitor work results.
Identify problems and elicit coordination with supervision and management to plan and proactively mitigate issues.
Motivate, organize, and encourage individual and team levels to meet productivity targets.
Maintain/improve metrics by reviewing reports and data and making appropriate adjustments.
Develop employee’s job skills, teamwork, and growth ambitions through coaching and mentoring.
Conduct team training via visual inspection, measurement, testing, etc.
Inspect product/part quality to established standards (work instructions, appearance standards, test requirement standards, drawings, blueprints, forms, testers, test equipment, processes and procedures).
Ensure proper handling of hazardous materials/equipment and adherence to policies, procedures, and best practices.
Understand basic functions of a computer/tablet and navigate an ERP/QMS system or willingness to learn.
Understand basic functions of a multimeter and willingness to use it for inspection/testing.
Assist in maintaining the QC Lab and performing necessary tests on resin and gel coat.
Lead by example and build relationships through effective communication across departments.
Oversee the use of quality inspection software to assure accurate data input and reporting.
Pursue personal growth and seek opportunities for ongoing learning and professional certification.