Position Title: Warehouse Lead
Wage: $22-$25/hour
Shift: 1st
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm + occasional OT on Saturday
QPS Employment Group is hiring a Warehouse Lead for a company in Springfield, MO. This is a contract to hire role.
Warehouse Lead Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Supervise and manage a team of machinists, operators, and shop personnel, ensuring safety, efficiency, and productivity
- Provide hands-on leadership in the shop, mentoring employees and promoting a collaborative and safe work environment
- Assign tasks based on skill level and workload, monitoring work performance and providing coaching and training as needed
- Enforce adherence to company policies, safety standards, and industry regulations
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the metal and aluminum machining processes, ensuring that jobs are completed on time and to specification
- Ensure proper setup and operation of CNC machines, manual lathes, mills, drills, saws, grinders, and other power tools
- Troubleshoot issues with equipment, recommend repairs, and ensure proper maintenance schedules are followed to minimize downtime
- Monitor and inspect work produced by the team to ensure all products meet required specifications and tolerances
- Verify measurements using hand tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.) and mathematical calculations (fractions, decimals, and ratios)
- Perform regular quality checks and maintain high standards of craftsmanship, ensuring that workpieces are free of defects and meet customer expectations
- Manage raw materials, tools, and consumables, ensuring adequate stock levels and proper storage
- Coordinate with purchasing or inventory control to ensure timely delivery of materials needed for production
- Maintain accurate records of inventory and material usage to minimize waste and optimize shop efficiency
- Ensure that all safety protocols are followed, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Conduct regular safety inspections and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations
- Address any safety concerns promptly and implement corrective actions as necessary
- Maintain production logs, tracking work completed and providing regular updates to upper management
- Assist in preparing reports related to production metrics, downtime, and employee performance
- Ensure all work orders and projects are accurately documented, including material usage, time spent, and any challenges encountered
Warehouse Lead Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a machine shop or industrial setting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
- Extensive experience working with both hand and power tools, such as drills, saws, grinders, and lathes
- Proven ability to manage a team in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to supervise employees in a manufacturing environment
- Strong mathematical skills, with the ability to work with numbers, fractions, decimals, and measurements accurately
- Experience with blueprint reading, CAD drawings, and interpreting technical specifications
- Familiarity with CNC programming and machine setup is a plus
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues with tools and machinery
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear direction and feedback to a diverse team
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Ability to foster a positive work environment, promote teamwork, and maintain high morale
- Ability to lift up to 60lbs regularly and stand or walk for extended periods of time
- Comfort with working in noisy, hot, or industrial environments
- Dexterity to operate hand and power tools effectively and safely
- Able to comfortably lift up to 60lbs repetitively throughout shift
QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the Midwest. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment.
Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
- Over 30 years of staffing experience
Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers!
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Please email resume with contact information or apply online at: https://jobs.qpsemployment.com/jobs/753008