Quality Team Lead - Hanover Park, IL

Quality Team Lead - Hanover Park, IL

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life's essential resources for happier, healthier lives. From our residential and business water solutions to our sustainable innovations and applications, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

We have an opportunity for a Quality Team Lead to join our Hanover Park, IL team. You will report to the site Quality Manager and will aid in providing leadership for the Quality team in the resolution of problems and continuous improvement of product, processes, and the Quality management system. The Quality Team Lead documents quality levels by performing dimensional, visual, and system auditing of incoming and internally produced material to ensure conformance with the company's quality standards. This role leads quality technicians across various shifts and acts as a liaison between the Quality Manager and Quality Technicians.

You will:

• Lead investigations and resolve internal nonconformances, customer complaints, and supplier concerns using disciplined problem-solving techniques (8D, DMAIC, root cause analysis, FMEA, corrective/preventive actions, and control of non-conforming material).
• Monitor raw material, in-process, and finished goods against customer and regulatory requirements, and resolve daily quality issues for assigned value streams.
• Facilitate and manage continuous improvement teams to improve safety, reduce variance, and drive down cost of quality metrics (DPPM, scrap, cost of poor quality).
• Maintain and analyze quality scorecard metrics, record product quality levels, and report trends to drive proactive improvements.
• Assist in validation of processes associated with operational improvement.
• Create, modify, and implement sampling plans, quality standards, and process control instructions.
• Lead teams, projects, and participate in project management activities.
• Assist in preparing work schedules for Quality staff.
• Provide training for quality technicians and operators as required.
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment, emphasize prevention of hazardous conditions and support established safety programs.

Key Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a quality or team lead capacity
• Associate's degree or equivalent experience
• ASQ certification a plus
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment preferred
• Proficiency with JD Edwards inventory system and AS/400 or similar MRP systems
• Skilled in Excel and Minitab (or equivalent) for data manipulation and analysis
• Working knowledge of ISO9001; auditor experience a plus
• Experience with AIAG core requirements (PPAP, APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC) highly preferred
• Strong background in statistical/mathematical analysis and scientific techniques for decision-making
• Ability to use precision measurement instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, comparators)
• Experience with Vision Measuring tools and CMM equipment for blueprint/dimension evaluation
• Basic knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, including Kanban
• Ability to manage complexity in fast-paced manufacturing environments
• Be able to work overtime on a regular basis
• Be able to lift frequently 10-15 pounds and infrequently 25-50 pounds, as well as regularly bend and reach
• Be comfortable with frequently walking in a warehouse, as well as working around machinery and lift truck traffic
• Self-directed with strong troubleshooting and problem resolution skills
• Strong project management abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective collaboration and team facilitation skills
• Customer-first mindset with accountability and respectful teamwork
• Strong work ethic and commitment to honest, ethical business practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Shift Hours: On-Site from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated hourly base pay range will be from $25.34 - $36.20 per hour DOE. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs.

Benefits:

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.