LEAD PERSON SR

Madix Inc.; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance

401k with company match

Vacation time

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite Clinic – Free medical visits

Job summary

Madix, Inc in Terrell, Texas seeks a Quality Assurance Leader to supervise daily QA operations and mentor staff ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality control within a manufacturing environment.

You will analyze quality metrics, conduct training, and coordinate audits, making it a vital role for maintaining product standards. Join us and contribute to our commitment to excellence!

Qualifications

• Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for long periods.
• Must be reliable, self-motivated, and resourceful.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily QA operations on the production floor.
• Analyse quality metrics and notify issues to supervisors.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.

Skills

Material handling equipment operation

Manual dexterity and strong hand-eye coordination

Strong leadership

Effective communication

Mathematics

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High school diploma/GED preferred

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Responsibilities

• Know and understand Madix policies and procedures and comply with all requirements of the quality systems manual, operating and technical procedures and workplace instructions.
• Lead daily QA operations on the production floor, ensuring all products meet quality and compliance standards.
• Supervise and mentor QA staff (inspectors, technicians) to ensure effective testing and inspection processes.
• Responsible for conducting turnover at shift change to include status of machines, lines, and product.
• Confer with Supervisor on a regular basis regarding employee performance or other issues that affect the work crew.
• Conduct root cause analysis and lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for quality issues.
• Analyze quality metrics to identify trends, defects, or areas for improvement.
• Notify Production Supervisor of issues and seek direction as needed.
• Coordinate internal and external audits (e.g., ISO, customer audits, regulatory inspections).
• Work closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and implement improvements.
• Complete work in the time allocated per company labor standards.
• Interpret specifications, drawings, and work orders.
• Exercise quality control by comparing the machine produced product to the product’s blueprints, templates, and/or specifications.
• Perform quality checks by evaluating weight, color, size, shape, and/or texture of product.
• Measure work pieces to determine accuracy utilizing rulers, templates, or other measuring instruments.
• Manage the calibration and maintenance of inspection tools and equipment.
• Develop training programs and provide training to staff on quality systems, procedures, and best practices.
• Attend mandatory safety training, refresher courses, and self‑improvement classes as directed by Supervisor.
• Comply with all work‑related activities in a fair, ethical, and consistent manner.

Skills & Abilities

• 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 such as screw drivers, pliers, cut‑off saws, scan guns, etc., and use levers, buttons, and/or foot pedals and simple gauges and other instruments.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, squat, for prolonged periods.
• Must have manual dexterity and strong hand‑eye coordination.
• Ability to effectively communicate, work and interact with coworkers, supervisors, and managers on all levels.
• Strong leadership and multi‑tasking ability required.
• Ability to understand and execute instructions/directions and troubleshoot production issues.
• Ability to recommend and develop new ideas, approaches, or methods that support the department/company.
• Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Advanced knowledge of products and services provided at location.
• Reliable, self‑motivated, ambitious, resourceful, and quick learner.
• 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.
• Ability to wear protective equipment such as earplugs, safety glasses, gloves, boots, respirators, welding helmets, etc., and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Good math skills including fractions and angles required.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure, protractors, and interpret blueprints or simple drawings required.
• Ability to read and write a must.

Education & Experience

• Requires knowledge equivalent to 1 to 2 years high school.
• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Computer skills are a plus.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant environment with extreme fluctuation in temperature.
• Dusty and noisy environment.
• Exposure to odors and fumes.

Benefits

• Group Health Insurance, Company Paid Group Term Life, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Critical Care.
• 401k – Eligible day one of employment (Contributions can be from 1% to 50% of salary. Company match of up to 4% quarterly based on safe harbor election).
• Holidays – 9 per year (Eligible after 30 days of employment).
• Vacation time.
• Educational Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Onsite Clinic – Free medical visits.
• Safety and Attendance incentives.
• Employee Appreciation Days.

Madix Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.