Traveling Lead

Contract Type:

Contract to Perm

Location:

Galesburg - MI

Industry:

Light Manufacturing

Date Published:

04-Mar-2026

The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a Traveling Lead to work at a company located in the Otsego, MI area!

Job Title: Traveling Lead
 
Job Location: 
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Otsego 
Tuesday, Thursday: Battle Creek
 
Pay and Hours for Job + Benefits: $17.00/hr.  Hours: 7am – 3:30pm
 
 
Job Description:          
Qualifications
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation that can remain on-site during shifts. 
  • Ability and willingness to travel daily between Marshall, Battle Creek, and Kalamazoo, MI. 
  • Strong understanding of quality inspection processes and standards. 
  • Experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting grinders used for quality inspection activities. 
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods. 
  • Flexibility to work overtime and alternate shifts as business needs require. 
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. 
  • Ability to train, coach, and support team members in a production environment. 
Key Responsibilities
  • Travel between Marshall, Battle Creek, and Kalamazoo locations as needed to support customer operations. 
  • Lead and support quality inspection teams on the production floor. 
  • Ensure all inspections meet customer quality standards, specifications, and production requirements. 
  • Set up, operate, and troubleshoot grinders and other inspection equipment as required. 
  • Manage employee attendance, timekeeping, and daily reporting activities. 
  • Train, coach, and mentor inspectors on quality procedures, safety requirements, and performance expectations. 
  • Monitor team productivity, quality performance, and compliance with company and customer standards. 
  • Identify, document, and communicate defects, inspection results, and corrective actions accurately. 
  • Address and resolve quality concerns, operational issues, and team conflicts in a timely manner. 
  • Maintain consistent communication with customer contacts regarding staffing, quality issues, production needs, and project updates. 
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the customer and the inspection team to ensure successful project execution. 
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a safe, organized work environment.
 

The JobSquad Solutions Team is made up of experts around the country. Serving our local workforce communities is our passion. 
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