Lead Person

Madix • Terrell, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Person coordinates and supports a production work group to meet production quotas, quality standards, safety requirements, and company labor standards. The role includes training and directing employees, setting up machines, interpreting work instructions and specifications, participating in production, monitoring equipment, and addressing production issues. The Lead Person maintains production and material records, supports continuous improvement and lean initiatives, and communicates with the Production Supervisor about work-group performance and issues.

This position works in a manufacturing plant that may have extreme temperature fluctuations, dust, noise, odors, and fumes. Employees must be able to wear required protective equipment and lift up to 50 pounds. The role may require weekend and overtime availability.

Requirements

• Knowledge equivalent to 1 to 2 years of high school; a high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment, including forklifts and overhead cranes; must pass Madix forklift certification.
• Ability to safely operate simple hand and power tools, scan guns, controls, gauges, and other instruments.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and squat for prolonged periods; manual dexterity and strong hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and managers at all levels.
• Strong leadership and multitasking ability.
• Ability to understand and execute instructions, troubleshoot production issues, and recommend or develop ideas and methods that support the department or company.
• Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Advanced knowledge of products and services provided at the location.
• Reliable, self-motivated, ambitious, resourceful, and quick to learn, with a positive attitude and willingness to accept new challenges.
• Must be available to work weekends and/or overtime.
• Ability to work and concentrate in a noisy environment and wear protective equipment such as earplugs, safety glasses, gloves, boots, respirators, and welding helmets.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good math skills, including fractions and angles.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure and protractors and interpret blueprints or simple drawings.
• Ability to read and write.
• Computer skills are a plus.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Know and follow Madix policies, quality-system requirements, operating and technical procedures, and workplace instructions.
• Lead, coordinate, delegate, and check the work of group members; demonstrate equipment and work procedures and support employee training and mentoring.
• Provide direction to improve operating efficiency and equipment performance while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity.
• Meet production quotas, accuracy and machine-efficiency expectations, and company labor standards.
• Interpret specifications, drawings, and work orders, and communicate instructions to employees.
• Set up machines and ensure daily work follows Material Orders and the Production Schedule.
• Program computers and electronic instruments, including numerically controlled machine tools.
• Participate in assembly and related production work according to the work schedule.
• Conduct quality control by comparing products with blueprints, templates, and specifications, and checking product attributes and measurements.
• Analyze and resolve work-related issues; communicate corrective action plans for defective materials, parts, equipment, tools, or non-standard work.
• Notify the Production Supervisor of issues and seek direction as needed; confer regularly about employee performance and other work-group concerns.
• Monitor machine malfunction warnings and alarm signals.
• Track material quantities and scrap, estimate and requisition materials, inspect materials, and account for their use.
• Suggest changes to working conditions and equipment to improve safety and efficiency, and propose ways to motivate workers toward work goals.
• Maintain accurate production records in SAP and RFGEN; meet key performance indicators and participate in production and safety meetings.
• Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives and keep individual production and production-management skills up to date.
• Track company tools and equipment; ensure machines, tools, and equipment are cleaned and lubricated.
• Keep the production floor clean and free of debris and spills.
• Conduct shift-change turnover covering the status of machines, lines, and products.
• Attend required safety training, refresher courses, self-improvement classes, and lean events as directed by the Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned; duties and responsibilities may change.

Benefits

• Group health insurance
• Company-paid group term life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Critical care coverage
• 401(k), eligible from the first day of employment, with company match of up to 4% quarterly based on safe harbor election
• Nine holidays per year, eligible after 30 days of employment
• Vacation time
• Educational assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite clinic with free medical visits
• Safety and attendance incentives
• Employee Appreciation Days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED