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Light Assembly Team Lead Production | Full-Time, Hourly | On-Site | Waxahachie, Texas About the Role Americase is hiring a Light Assembly Production Team Lead in Waxahachie, Texas. In this role, you will supervise daily operations within the department, making sure production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements are met. You will direct and mentor production team members, partner with the Quality department to maintain conformance to ISO/AS9100 standards, and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor. As the first point of contact for department job and personnel concerns, you will report production status, issues, and updates directly to the Plant Manager. Why Join Us?
- Lead a Team: Train, mentor, and develop operators and production workers while shaping the culture of the shop floor.
- Make an Impact: Identify inefficiencies, reduce scrap and rework, and put your process and equipment improvement ideas into action.
- Quality-Driven Environment: Work within an ISO/AS9100 quality management system alongside a dedicated Quality team.
- Direct Line to Leadership: Partner closely with the Plant Manager to set priorities and keep production on track.
What You Will Do
- Production Oversight: Supervise daily department operations and meet production schedules while maintaining quality and safety standards; coordinate with the Plant Manager and Supervisor to balance workloads and minimize downtime.
- Workforce Management: Assign tasks, monitor job and payroll clock in/out times, track performance, and provide direction; train and mentor team members on equipment, processes, and safety protocols.
- Quality Control: Verify work against drawings, work orders, and engineering specifications; make sure parts meet dimensional and tolerance requirements; address defects and implement corrective actions with the Quality team.
- Safety and Compliance: Enforce safety procedures and PPE requirements, identify and report hazards, and conduct or assist with safety training.
- Continuous Improvement: Perform regular GEMBA walks to identify waste and downtime and help reduce scrap, rework, and production bottlenecks.
- Communication and Reporting: Relay production goals and changes, provide shift handoff reports, maintain accurate production records, and escalate equipment, material, or process issues promptly (Tier 2).
- Equipment and Materials: Oversee machine setup, proper usage, and basic maintenance; report malfunctions through the maintenance request SOP and coordinate downtime.
- Leadership and Culture: Promote teamwork, accountability, and professionalism; recognize employee contributions; conduct departmental performance reviews; and manage ADP time-off requests and Mietrak time corrections for the department.
What You Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or manufacturing certifications preferred
- Prior experience in a production or manufacturing environment, including experience leading or supervising others
- Experience working within an ISO/AS9100 quality system preferred
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, work orders, and engineering specifications
Key Skills and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of production processes, equipment, and shop floor operations
- Working knowledge of ISO/AS9100 quality management systems
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with ERP/production tracking systems (such as Mietrak) and ADP time and attendance
- Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous-improvement mindset
Pre-Employment Requirements: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of any pre-employment screening required by Americase. Equal Employment Opportunity Americase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable Accommodations: Americase is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources. E-Verify: Americase participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov. This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at the discretion of management to meet business needs.