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Production Quality Lead
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A Production Worker performs a variety of duties in a factory. Operates machinery, manages distribution and provides quality control inspection.
$40,676 / year median in Michigan
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Production Quality Lead Design Fabrications - 3.7 Madison Heights, MI Job Details 22 hours ago Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Fabrication Team leadership Spreadsheets Engineering process optimization Microsoft Office Manufacturing facility experience Construction plans Parts drawings Sign manufacturing CNC router Millwork Leading team collaboration initiatives Quality improvement programs in engineering Project leadership Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Build Your Future With Us! Be part of our dynamic and diverse team that values hard work, creativity, and strong leadership. Thrive in a fast-paced, growth and team-oriented environment where innovative thinking and collaboration fuel our success. If you're passionate about making an impact, we'd love to hear from you! Our Success and Industry Recognition Our success is driven by our team's work ethic, dedication and commitment to high standards. Our continuous learning and ingenuity enable us to lead and set new benchmarks in our industry. Our mission We blend artistry, quality and precision, along with extraordinary service to drive success for our customers, team, and community. We're hiring across multiple roles and looking for individuals who bring skill, curiosity, and a strong work ethic to everything they do. Signage, Graphics & Fabrication Manufacturing Position Summary The Production Quality Lead is an experienced sign manufacturing professional with responsibility for quality and continuous improvement. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Manufacturing, this role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving quality standards across printing, CNC routing, fabrication, paint, millwork, assembly, and installation operations. The successful candidate will help build scalable quality systems, assist in production team training and benchmarking, reduce rework, and drive continuous improvement throughout the organization. The role will involve monitoring production processes, inspecting finished goods, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The position requires adaptability and strong organizational skills to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Inspect raw materials, work-in-process and finished products for compliance with customer specifications and quality standards. Develop and maintain quality control procedures, work instructions, inspection checklists and SOPs. Establish measurable quality KPIs, dashboards and reporting processes. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions. Partner with production leaders to reduce waste, defects, rework and inefficiencies. Lead continuous improvement initiatives across print, fabrication, paint, millwork and assembly operations. Train employees on quality standards, inspection methods and best manufacturing practices. Maintain electronic quality records, audits, inspections and process documentation. Collaborate with design, project management, production and installation teams to ensure manufacturing excellence. Required Qualifications Proven experience in manufacturing quality process improvement and leadership, manufacturing engineering or a related role. Experience in sign manufacturing, large-format graphics, commercial printing, custom fabrication, millwork, display/exhibit manufacturing or a similar environment. Working knowledge of large-format printing equipment, CNC routers, fabrication equipment, paint systems and production workflows. Ability to read production drawings, construction documents and manufacturing specifications. Strong skills in Excel and electronic documentation systems. Excellent communication, training and problem-solving abilities. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies. Knowledge of color management, substrates, graphics production and signage installation requirements. Experience developing SOPs, quality audits and performance benchmarks. Reporting Reports directly to the