Quality Zone Lead - 1st Shift

Overview

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 is 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!

• 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
  Thoroughly understand work orders, bills of material (BOMs), data releases, and drawings, and effectively train team members on their use.
• Tooling Availability and Maintenance
  Ensure team members have the necessary tools and equipment within the work center to perform their roles and maintain those tools to prevent downtime during the shift.
  Manage tool vending through MSC machines and understand their operation and usage.
• 5S Practices
  Lead 5S within the zone, ensuring tools and equipment have designated locations and that team members follow established standards. Complete weekly 5S audits and communicate results and corrective actions on PPS boards.
• Training New Team Members
  Responsible for training new team members on quality expectations and standards.
• Quality of Product – Work Center Containment
  Accountable for product quality within the assigned zone and understand all applicable quality standards. Maintain quality discipline on the floor and train team members on quality expectations and standards.
• Developing Leaders
  Develop the next WC Zone Team Lead and QC Work Center Team Leads.
• 5S
  Maintain cleanliness and organization within assigned areas. Understand the 5S audit process and drive continuous improvement; conduct 5S audits and review trends.
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
  Understand Lean concepts including JBPCO Lean Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building and Respect for People, 8 wastes, Standard Work, TAKT, Quick Changeover (QCO), Process Flow, Kaizen & Continuous Improvement, and Problem Solving.

• 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 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

• High school diploma or equivalent.

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

• 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!

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…