Quality Control Lead Operator

Heartland Automotive, LLC.•Lafayette, IN

About The Position

The Quality Control Lead Operator coordinates and assists associates who maintain and operate equipment in a manufacturing environment. The role includes training and guiding associates, supporting safe machine operation, ensuring quality standards, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. The position works from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM and has no supervisory responsibilities. The employee performs machine setup and operation, supports preventive maintenance, monitors production and quality, and maintains accurate records of production, time, progress, and scrap. The role also involves inspecting and measuring products, addressing machine faults, completing daily rework, maintaining 5S standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on TPM goals and Environmental Health and Safety ISO 1400 compliance.

Requirements

Experience and/or training in a manufacturing setting is preferred but not required.
High safety awareness is preferred but not required.
Ability to use hand tools is preferred but not required.
Basic knowledge of computers and Excel functions is preferred but not required.
Ability to speak English.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, business journals, or government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and present information effectively and respond to questions.
Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts and apply conversions, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to perform the essential job duties, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms; stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.
Lift or move up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Vision abilities include close, distant, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience and/or training in a manufacturing setting.
High safety awareness.
Ability to use hand tools.
Creativity.
Basic knowledge of computer and Excel functions.

Responsibilities

Train and assist associates with preventive maintenance assignments.
Set up and safely operate machinery.
Record and dispose of scrap accurately each day, and complete rework at the end of each day.
Lead and motivate associates and fill in for them when necessary.
Understand and operate individual process stations on all equipment.
Clear machine faults and restart machines promptly.
Promptly inform the Team Leader or Production Manager of quality issues.
Inspect and measure parts and products to verify they meet specifications.
Complete paperwork and data entry accurately.
Maintain 5S standards.
Monitor absenteeism and maintain time and production records.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve and maintain TPM goals.
Analyze work problems, provide input, and help associates resolve them.
Support and participate in continuous improvement programs for Environmental Health and Safety ISO 1400 compliance.
Train associates, maintain and verify performance levels, and update records, including daily progress and scrap records.
Conduct cross-training sessions for associates.