Machine Operator Lead

TempWorks Software Incorporated; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) in Ft. Worth is seeking a Machine Operator Lead to oversee daily production operations, supervise machine and equipment operators, and ensure a safe, efficient, and productive work environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience managing manufacturing personnel, and the ability to train and develop employees while maintaining operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of supervisory experience in a machine or equipment operation environment.
• Experience managing employee timecards, attendance, and vacation records.
• Proven ability to train, coach, and lead production employees.
• Experience addressing employee concerns and resolving workplace issues professionally.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and overhead crane.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Basic math skills required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily machine and equipment operations to ensure productivity, quality, and safety standards are met.
• Manage employee timecards, attendance, and vacation records.
• Train, coach, and mentor employees on equipment operation, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Address employee concerns, resolve workplace issues, and promote a positive team environment.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes as needed to support production activities.
• Monitor workflow, assign tasks, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Enforce safety regulations and maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with management to improve processes and increase operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Training & development

Safety awareness

Reading tape measure

Basic math

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Communication

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

(Ft.Worth): Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a Machine Operator Lead to oversee daily production operations, supervise machine and equipment operators, and ensure a safe, efficient, and productive work environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience managing manufacturing personnel, and the ability to train and develop employees while maintaining operational excellence.

Essential Duties:

• Supervise daily machine and equipment operations to ensure productivity, quality, and safety standards are met.

• Manage employee timecards, attendance, and vacation records.

• Train, coach, and mentor employees on equipment operation, safety procedures, and company policies.

• Address employee concerns, resolve workplace issues, and promote a positive team environment.

• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes as needed to support production activities.

• Monitor workflow, assign tasks, and ensure deadlines are met.

• Enforce safety regulations and maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with management to improve processes and increase operational efficiency.

Requirements/Skills:

• Minimum of 6 months of supervisory experience in a machine or equipment operation environment.

• Experience managing employee timecards, attendance, and vacation records.

• Proven ability to train, coach, and lead production employees.

• Experience addressing employee concerns and resolving workplace issues professionally.

• Ability to safely operate a forklift and overhead crane.

• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.

• Basic math skills required.

• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials as required.

• Ability to safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes.

• Ability to work in a manufacturing or industrial environment with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and moving equipment.

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach throughout the workday.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.