Lead Production Associate

Laticrete International; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Hiring Bonus

Job summary

Laticrete International is seeking a dedicated individual for an hourly Second Shift role in Grand Prairie, Texas. Responsibilities include machine operation, quality control, and leadership of production staff while ensuring all operational standards are met.

The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of plant experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and 401(k), among others. Join us to contribute to our production efficiency and team dynamics.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic weights for formulas.
• Ability to read and interpret order details.
• 5+ years of experience in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide backup to production staff in preparing materials needed for order.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and worksite maintenance.
• Prepare materials for next shift to ensure smooth transition.
• Ensure quality specifications are met and adjust batches as needed.
• Act as supervisor when required and address team performance concerns.
• Input work order closing and perform physical inventory.

Skills

Math proficiency

Communication skills

Plant equipment proficiency

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Classification

Hourly, Second Shift – 8 (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation and Order Fulfillment (15%): Provide backup to production staff in preparing materials needed for order.
• Housekeeping (5%): Ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance of worksite – sweeping, vacuuming, removing packing materials/debris and equipment cleaning.
• Staging and Shift Handoff (5%): Prepare materials for next shift to ensure smooth transition and handoff with minimal downtime. Provide shift summary report that includes productivity, downtime, and quality concerns.
• Quality Control (10%): Ensure team is utilizing raw materials that are not expired and follow correct formulas. Collect samples for the QC team and, based on results, adjust batch as needed. Ensure final product meets quality specifications.
• Equipment & Materials (5%): Escalate maintenance for any equipment and materials that need shortages, failures, required repairs, etc.
• Leadership, Mentorship & Training (35%): Work closely with the Production Manager to ensure maximum productivity of the team. Train new team members on equipment and areas in the plant. Assist supervisor with workload balancing and provide direction to team. For shift without a supervisor, act as supervisor. Floor-level escalation for team questions. Promptly address performance concerns with Human Resources. Ensure team is up to date with all required trainings including compliance and safety.
• Business Systems Maintenance (25%): Input work order closing. Perform physical inventory and update system. Update work orders based on inventory availability.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to utilize math to perform basic weights for formulas.
• Ability to read and interpret directions and order details.
• Ability to communicate both in writing and verbally.
• Proficiency in all of the plant equipment or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of plant experience.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• Must pass pre‑employment physical.
• Lifting: Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 60 pounds.
• Push/Pull: Must be able to push/pull 55 pounds.
• Stand: Must stand 80–85% of day.
• Sit: Must sit 5% of day.
• Twisting/Bending: Must twist/bend 20% of day.
• Squatting, Climbing and/or Crawling: Must squat/climb/crawl 10% of day.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 12 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance
• Hiring Bonus