LEAD PERSON SR

About the role

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Essential Functions

• Know and understand Madix policies and procedures and comply with all requirements of the quality systems manual, operating and technical procedures and workplace instructions.
• Lead daily QA operations on the production floor, ensuring all products meet quality and compliance standards.
• Supervise and mentor QA staff (inspectors, technicians) to ensure effective testing and inspection processes. Responsible for conducting turnover at shift change to include status of machines, lines, and product. Confer with Supervisor on a regular basis regarding employee performance or other issues that affect the work crew.
• Conduct root cause analysis and lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for quality issues. Analyze quality metrics to identify trends, defects, or areas for improvement. Notify Production Supervisor of issues and seek direction as needed.
• Coordinate internal and external audits (e.g., ISO, customer audits, regulatory inspections).
• Work closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and implement improvements.
• Complete work in the time allocated per company labor standards.
• Interpret specifications, drawings, and work orders. Exercise quality control by comparing the machine produced product to the product's blueprints templates, and/or specifications. Perform quality checks by evaluating weight, color, size, shape, and/or texture of product. Measure work pieces to determine accuracy utilizing rulers, templates, or other measuring instruments.
• Manage the calibration and maintenance of inspection tools and equipment.
• Develop training programs and provide training to staff on quality systems, procedures, and best practices.
• Attend mandatory safety training, refresher courses, self- improvement classes as directed by Supervisor. Comply with all work-related activities in a fair, ethical, and consistent manner.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to safely operate material handling equipment, including forklifts and overhead cranes. Must pass Madix forklift certification. Ability to safely operate simple hand and power tools such as screw drivers, pliers, cut-off saws, scan guns, etc. and work levers, buttons, and/or foot pedals, use simple gauges and other instruments. Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, squat, for prolonged periods.

• Must have manual dexterity and strong hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to effectively communicate, work and interact with coworkers, supervisors, and managers on all levels.
• Strong leadership and multi-tasking ability required.
• Ability to understand and execute instructions/directions and troubleshoot production issues.
• Ability to recommend and develop new ideas, approaches, or methods that support the department/company.

• Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Advanced knowledge of products and services provided at location.
• Reliable, self-motivated, ambitious, resourceful, and quick learner.
• Positive attitude and willingness to accept new challenges.
• Must be available to work weekends and/or overtime.
• Ability to work and concentrate in a noisy environment.

• Ability to wear protective equipment such as earplugs, safety glasses, gloves, boots, respirators, welding helmets, etc., and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Good math skills including fractions and angles required.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure, protractors, and interpret blueprints or simple drawings required.
• Ability to read and write a must.

Education and Experience

• Requires knowledge equivalent to 1 to 2 years high school.
• High school diploma/GED Preferred.
• Computer skills are a plus.

Requires CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) and NDT qualification.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant environment with extreme fluctuation in temperature.
• Dusty and noisy environment.
• Exposure to odors and fumes.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Madix Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefit Details

• Group Health Insurance
• Company Paid Group Term Life
• Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Critical Care
• 401k - Eligible day one of employment (Contributions can be from 1% to 50% of salary. Company match of up to 4% quarterly based on safe harbor election)
• Holidays - 9 per year (Eligible after 30 days of employment)
• Vacation time
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Clinic - Free medical visits
• Safety and Attendance incentives
• Employee Appreciation Days

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!