Job Description

The Lead Quality Inspector plays a key role in supporting daily quality operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position partners closely with the Supervisor to guide inspection activities, support employee training and development, and promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Lead Quality Inspector ensures inspection processes are consistently followed, quality data is accurately captured, and team members are motivated to meet productivity and quality standards. This role is ideal for a dependable, detail-oriented professional who leads by example and puts people, safety, and quality first!

This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: 

• Direct work assignments when required by Supervisor. 
• Assist with training employees.
• Assist Supervisor with coaching and motivating team members.
• Assist in ensuring all productivity data is gathered and correctly reported each day. 
• Encourage the development and implementation of process improvements.
• Ensure general Inspection processes and procedures are followed.
• Maintain quality service by following organizational standards and departmental processes and procedures.
• Observe established safe working, housekeeping procedures and promptly correct and/or notify supervisor
• Execute all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements as assigned.

Who You Are: 

You align words and actions to model reliability. You show genuine concern for people’s needs. You put the team and organization first. 

For This Role, You Will Need: 

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of relevant experience required; 3–5 years preferred.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proven ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrates exceptional reliability, dependability, and accountability.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to contribute positively to a collaborative work environment.

Physical Demand:

• While performing duties may be required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend, twist or lift.
• May be required to work more than 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week based on departmental needs.
• Office and manufacturing environment.
• May be exposed to manufacturing plant conditions and elements including but not limited to noise, dust, dirt, oil, and grease.
• PPE’s may be required including safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs and safety shoes in specified areas of the plant. 

Work Environment:

• Office and manufacturing environment.
• May be exposed to manufacturing plant conditions and elements including but not limited to noise, dust, dirt, oil, and grease.
• PPE’s may be required including safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs and safety shoes in specified areas of the plant. 

Our Culture and Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. 

Learn more about our Culture & Values!