Quality Lead

Quality Lead

Location: Nettleton, MS
Pay: Starting at $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Quality Lead to oversee daily quality operations and help ensure products meet established quality standards and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality control/quality assurance as well as proven experience leading and managing employees . This position requires someone who can effectively communicate expectations, monitor employee performance, identify quality issues, and help maintain a consistent, productive, and safety-focused work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee employees within the quality department.
• Monitor daily workflow and ensure quality standards are consistently followed.
• Perform quality inspections and assist with identifying defects or inconsistencies.
• Ensure products meet established specifications and quality requirements.
• Train, coach, and provide direction to quality team members.
• Monitor employee performance and address issues as needed.
• Identify quality problems and assist with determining root causes.
• Document quality issues, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Work closely with production and management to resolve quality concerns.
• Help develop and maintain quality control procedures.
• Conduct audits and inspections as needed.
• Ensure employees follow company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Communicate quality concerns and production issues to management.
• Assist with continuous improvement efforts to reduce defects and improve overall quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience managing, supervising, or leading employees.
• Extensive experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or a related quality position.
• Strong understanding of quality inspection processes and procedures.
• Experience identifying defects and addressing quality issues.
• Ability to train, coach, and hold employees accountable.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, specifications, and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with production employees and management.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be someone who has hands-on quality control experience combined with proven leadership experience . This person should be comfortable working directly with employees, enforcing quality standards, addressing issues professionally, and taking ownership of the quality process.

Starting Pay: $17.00/hour
Schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Nettleton, MS