Machine Operator Lead

Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS); Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) in Fort Worth is seeking a Machine Operator Lead to oversee daily production operations, supervise machine 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.

The role requires hands-on supervision, training, and coaching to maintain quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of supervisory experience in a machine/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

Supervisory experience

Timecard management

Staff training

Conflict resolution

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Tape measure reading

Basic math

Communication skills

Leadership

Tools

Forklift equipment

Overhead crane operation tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

(Ft.Worth):Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS)is seeking aMachine Operator Leadto 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.