Automotive Quality Containment Team Lead

About the role

We are seeking a reliable, experienced, and professional Automotive Quality Inspection Supervisor / Team Lead to oversee quality inspection, sorting, containment, and rework operations at automotive manufacturing facilities throughout the Detroit Metro area.

The ideal candidate will have previous automotive quality inspection experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This position requires travel between multiple customer locations, including Warren, Detroit, Sterling Heights, Troy, Auburn Hills, and St. Clair Shores. Candidates must have reliable transportation and flexibility to work different shifts when needed.

For over twenty years, Allegiance Staffing has successfully placed 15,000+ qualified full-time and temporary workers in jobs they love.

For over twenty years, Allegiance Staffing has successfully placed 15,000+ qualified full-time and temporary workers in jobs they love.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead teams of quality inspectors performing sorting, inspection, containment, and rework activities.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure customer quality standards and production requirements are met.
• Coordinate job startups, including workstation setup, inspection materials, paperwork, and staffing assignments.
• Train employees on inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Monitor employee performance, productivity, attendance, and compliance with company policies.
• Ensure all inspection activities are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Review and complete daily production reports, inspection documentation, and employee timesheets.
• Maintain communication with management regarding staffing needs, quality concerns, and operational updates.
• Ensure employees follow workplace safety procedures and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Report safety incidents, employee concerns, and policy violations to management.
• Coordinate shift transitions and communicate important information to incoming Team Leads.
• Travel between customer facilities to support inspection operations and lead assigned teams.

Requirements

• Previous automotive quality inspection, sorting, containment, or rework experience required.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience required; 3 years preferred.
• Experience working in an automotive manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train, motivate, and manage employees.
• Excellent communication skills and professional attitude.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, preferred.
• Ability to complete reports, timesheets, and inspection documentation accurately.
• High school diploma or GED required; additional education preferred.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between Detroit-area customer locations.
• Strong attendance record and dependable work ethic.
• Primary Shift: 2:30 PM – 1:00 AM, Monday–Friday.
• Must be available for overtime and weekend work based on customer needs.
• Must be flexible to cover 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts when necessary.
• Must be willing to travel between multiple automotive manufacturing facilities.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and perform hands-on inspection duties when needed.
• We are looking for a dependable, hands-on leader who takes initiative, communicates effectively, and leads by example. The successful candidate will be organized, flexible, professional, and comfortable managing multiple job sites while maintaining high quality and safety standards.