PRODUCTION LEAD OPERATOR

Dal-Tile LLC; Sunnyvale (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) company match

Employee purchase discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dal-Tile LLC, located in Sunnyvale, Texas, is seeking a Lead Operator for its manufacturing operations. The role entails supervising the MDF/HDF raw board production crew and ensuring compliance with safety standards while operating equipment in the absence of personnel.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least two years of manufacturing experience, coupled with strong communication skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience.
• Ability to operate equipment and supervise production crew.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in the absence of shift personnel.
• Supervise the MDF/HDF raw board production crew.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries, is the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States.

Responsibilities

Lead Operator to operate equipment in the absence of any personnel on shift and supervise the MDF/HDF raw board production crew in the absence of the Shift Supervisor.

Primary Objective

Operates any piece of equipment in the absence of any personnel on shift. Supervises the MDF/HDF raw board production crew in the absence of the Shift Supervisor.

Major Functions and Scope

• Ensures compliance with all safety and environmental standards from chip unloading through the raw board stackers.
• Ensures safe and healthy working conditions.
• Assists the Shift Supervisor that all company policies are adhered to.
• Operates vital equipment to the process in the absence of shift personnel.
• Performs root‑cause analysis on problems.
• Assists the shift Supervisor in raw board production and takes action to minimize downtime.
• Monitors raw board quality and takes actions to eliminate problems impacting it.
• Identifies opportunities for continuous process improvement.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge Required

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience.

Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, listening skills, data analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and clearly communicate thoughts and work instructions.
• Ability to set priorities based on company goals and manage multiple ongoing tasks simultaneously.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms; walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; sometimes sit, climb, or balance. May lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Requires good close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, a wide range of temperatures, and a loud noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.
• Company match on 401(k).
• Employee purchase discount.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Dont Work participant.

Dal-Tile welcomes active military, transitioning service members and veterans. Military and veteran status is a protected class.

Job Type: Manufacturing

Req ID: 93419