Production Lead - 1st Shift

Cartamundi; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cartamundi is seeking a Production Lead in Dallas, TX to manage daily manufacturing operations and lead a team in a high-volume setting. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, strong lean principles, and collaboration across departments.

You will ensure safety, maintain production metrics, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with supervisors and staff on quality, safety, and efficiency goals.

Qualifications

• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish required.
• Experience in progressive manufacturing environments with leadership exposure.
• Strong lean manufacturing knowledge and data-driven problem solving.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and basic MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations and staffing to meet targets.
• Supervise and develop direct/indirect labor in a high-volume facility.
• Ensure accurate production data entry into ERP and maintain inventory locations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

MS Office

MRP/ERP

Job description

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Direct Labor Dallas, TX, US

Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different, play different.

TheProduction Leadwill oversee the day to daytactical operations of a manufacturing area in alignment with the business strategy to support Customer Requirements.

What you’ll do as a Production Lead:

• Ensure a physically and emotionally safe workplace for all
• Support supervisor in proper staffing of both direct and indirect labor to meet production targets
• Operate multiple machines within designated area
• Ensure integrity of production numbers entered into ERP system.
• Manage inventory locations both physically and in ERP system
• Ensure employee conduct meets the values established by Cartamundi.
• Assist in overseeing the performance of direct and indirect reports
• Assist Supervisor in training all staff to quality metrics, safety metrics, and performance metrics
• Ensure line quality metrics are met
• Provide timely constructive feedback to direct reports and project teams to ensure output is in accordance with expectations
• Maintain positive, collaborative relationships with direct reports and project teams to promote a high level of commitment and engagement
• Inform supervisor when materials, personnel and/or equipment are down or out.
• Remain current in manufacturing technologies that support sustainability and a competitive edge for overall organizational health and growth
• Lead by example, displaying day-to-day leadership behavior that builds a collaborative, positive culture in support of organizational health and growth

We’re looking for a Production Lead with:

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Required: Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and Spanish. Ability to interact professionally with employees, candidates, customers, and stakeholders in both languages is required.

• Previous Technical Training and 2+ Years of progressive manufacturing
• Prefer two (2) years in a lead role, overseeing individual contributors and leading production staff in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferable in a high-tech, equipment intensive manufacturing facility
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain cross functional, collaborative teams
• In depth knowledge and application of Lean manufacturing principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of problem-solving techniques/strategies
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Competent Computer Skills: MS Office, MRP/ERP
• HS Diploma/GED is required

Physical requirements/working conditions:

Our manufacturing Plant is comprised of enclosed office and manufacturing space. This position requires the ability to:

• Move throughout the entire facility to attend to various issues
• Work effectively in teams across functional groups with strong communication skills and the ability to lead
• Perform sedentary work on various computer systems
• This position is located on-site in our Dallas facility

Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities.This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHSdhs.gov/e-verify .

Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi.

About Cartamundi:

At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people – across cultures and generations – and to embrace shared experiences.

We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions.

Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycle®, HRO®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. These brands combine craftsmanship with innovation as the basis for their continued relevance and positive contribution to the local communities that love and use these brands.

At Cartamundi, we have significant expertise in printing; our presses have been running since 1765. Today, our company has become the largest playing cards and board game manufacturer in the world and the trusted partner of leading toy companies. We make well-known brands such as Monopoly®, Uno®, Magic: The Gathering®, Guess Who ®, Pokémon®, Trivial Pursuit® every day.

As we look into the future and how entertainment evolves, we are bringing the digital world to the physical world and vice versa. We have a dedicated team of experts that is looking into future technologies, products, applications that can get our consumers and communities to truly live different and play different.

We are still a family-owned company with headquarters in Belgium and have a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, 6 design centers, 1 digital studio and 1 global R&D center.