Team Lead

Team Leader Quality Inspection (Manufacturing / Field Leadership)

Company: Stratosphere Quality Location: Multiple Manufacturing Facilities Travel: Local travel to manufacturing plants and warehouses Industry: Manufacturing Quality Assurance / Inspection

Founded in 2009, Stratosphere Quality is a leading global provider of quality assurance, inspection, and outsourcing services for manufacturers. We support industries including automotive, medical devices, electronics, home appliances, and recreational vehicles.

Headquartered near Indianapolis, our operations span the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and China. Our team members work in fast-paced manufacturing environments, warehouses, and production facilities, helping customers maintain the highest standards of product quality. If you enjoy hands-on leadership, working on your feet, and leading teams in dynamic environments, this could be the career opportunity for you.

Position Overview

The Team Leader is a hands-on leadership role responsible for project setup, supervising inspection teams, and ensuring quality standards are met at customer manufacturing sites.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in:

• Team leadership or supervisory roles
• Manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or production environments
• Outdoor or field-based work
• Quality inspection or quality control
• Construction, skilled trades, or industrial environments

Team Leaders travel to manufacturing plants and warehouse locations to manage quality inspection teams and ensure customer requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise teams of quality inspectors at manufacturing and warehouse facilities
• Ensure safety, quality standards, and operational procedures are followed
• Set up new projects and develop work instructions and inspection procedures
• Train and mentor new inspectors and team members
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customer contacts and plant personnel
• Perform hands-on inspection of parts and products
• Verify inspectors have the proper tools, equipment, and gauges
• Step in as acting supervisor when the Project Supervisor is unavailable
• Complete required project documentation and reports
• Communicate clearly with customers, leadership, and team members
• Participate in required training and skill development programs

Qualifications

We are looking for motivated candidates with:

• Leadership or team lead experience
• Manufacturing, warehouse, construction, field service, or outdoor work background
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work on your feet and in active environments
• High attention to detail and quality standards
• Adaptability and flexibility in fast-paced environments
• Strong self-motivation and work ethic

Why Work for Stratosphere Quality

Top 10 Reasons to Join Our Team

Paid Training On-the-job training provided Medical Benefits Medical, life insurance, and 401(k) after 60 days Advancement Opportunities Promotion opportunities after 90 days Employee Referral Program Earn $200 per referral SQ Rocs Recognition Program Rewards for outstanding performance President's Club Recognition for top employees Shutdown Savings Program Save wages for future needs Equipment Reimbursement New equipment support Technology Training Work with the latest inspection platforms Travel Opportunities Exposure to different manufacturing operations

Build Your Career With Us

Our vision at Stratosphere Quality is to be the Leading Global Provider of Premium Inspection and Quality Assurance Services.

We believe in:

• Recognizing individual contributions
• Teamwork and problem solving
• Creating opportunities for career growth and leadership development

Start a rewarding leadership career in manufacturing quality today.