Quality Zone Team Lead

Driving quality excellence at the point of production!

Location: Lakeland, Florida

Shift: 1st Shift

Make any day a pay day with on-demand pay!

Your Impact - Big and Bold!

As a Quality Zone Lead, you'll ensure every unit meets exacting sales agreements and Morgan's engineering specs. Your keen eye for detail guarantees that only the best rolls out the door-because quality isn't just a goal, it's our promise!

What a Day in Your Life Looks Like:

Safety of Team Members

• Actively monitor team safety behaviors and workplace conditions within your zone and communicate any issues to the Supervisor and Maintenance as needed.

Interpretation of Documents

• Must be able to thoroughly understand work orders, bills of material (BOMs), data releases, and drawings, and effectively train team members on their use.

Tooling availability and Maintenance

• Ensures team members have the necessary tools and equipment within the work center to perform their roles and are responsible for maintaining those tools to prevent downtime during the shift.
• Manages tool vending through MSC machines and understand their operation and usage.
• Actively leads 5S practices within their zone, ensuring all tools and equipment have designated locations and that team members consistently follow established standards.
• Completes complete weekly 5S audits and communicate results and corrective actions on PPS boards.

Training new team members

• Responsible for insuring training new team members.

Quality of Product - Work Center Containment

• Must be accountable for product quality within your assigned zone and must have a thorough understanding of all applicable quality standards. You must ensure defect-free production by maintaining quality discipline on the floor and are responsible for training new team members on quality expectations and standards.

Developing Leaders

• Develop the next WC Zone Team Lead.
• Development of QC Work Center Team Leads.

5S

• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization within your assigned areas. You must have a strong understanding of the 5S audit process, including color codes and the four levels of 5S achievement, and be familiar with weekly and monthly 5S performance trends for their work centers. You are also expected to conduct 5S audits within your areas and drive continuous improvement.

Lean Manufacturing Principles

• Must have good understanding of following Lean concepts

• JBPCO Lean Strategy
• Customer Satisfaction
• Team Building and Respect for People
• 8 types of "Wastes", Value added vs. non-value added
• Standard Work
• TAKT
• Quick Changeover (QCO)
• Process Flow
• Kaizen & Continuous Improvement
• Problem Solving

What You Bring to the Table:

• Proven experience in quality control or quality assurance, ideally with 3+ years in manufacturing or QA environments
• Strong, clear, and effective communication skills to collaborate and lead with confidence
• Exceptional focus and attention to detail, with the ability to concentrate for extended periods while strictly following safety protocols and procedures
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and basic computer tools to support daily tasks and reporting
• Must be 18 years or older

What Sets You Apart:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Why Morgan? Because You Deserve the Best:

With over 70 years leading the truck body industry, Morgan Truck Body is where innovation meets tradition. From electric vehicles to custom refrigerated units, we build it all - and we do it with passion and precision.

See our story: A History of Morgan

We offer:

• Competitive pay and full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life)- your health matters
• 401(k) with company match - because your future matters
• Tuition reimbursement and leadership development to boost your career
• Paid holidays and vacation time - we know balance is key
• Exclusive discounts on footwear, eyewear, and safety gear- because we care about your safety

Join a team where your impact is real, your growth is limitless, and your work fuels the future of transportation!

What Drives Us at Morgan:

At Morgan Truck Body, our shared values aren't just words on a wall - they're the heart of everything we do. They fuel our success, shape our culture, and guide how we show up for each other, our customers, and the future of transportation.

We Celebrate People
We recognize and value the individuals behind the build - the makers, thinkers, and problem-solvers who drive our success every day.

We Lead with Integrity
Doing the right thing isn't optional - it's how we operate, always. Honesty, accountability, and respect guide every decision.

We Deliver Results
We show up, step up, and get it done. Our commitment to performance means exceeding expectations and raising the bar - for ourselves and our customers.

We Work with Passion
We love what we build - and it shows. From the factory floor to the front office, we bring energy, innovation, and pride to every product that rolls out of our doors.

Ready to rev up your career? Check out our Careers Page and discover what Morgan Truck Body can do for you!

At Morgan Truck Body, part of the J.B. Poindexter & Co. family, we're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diverse perspectives and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind - regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This commitment applies to every part of your journey with us - from hiring and promotions to compensation, training, and beyond.

Diversity drives innovation. Inclusion fuels our strength. At Morgan, everyone belongs.

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