Assembly Area Leader| POLYWOOD®
Poly-Wood LLC•Roxboro, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
POLYWOOD is seeking Assembly Area Leaders for their Roxboro operation. This is a full-time, on-site position with multiple shifts available (1st, 2nd, 3rd). The Assembly Area Leader serves as a hands-on leader within an assigned production area, supporting the Supervisor, guiding employees through daily priorities, and helping the team meet safety, quality, and production goals. This role is ideal for individuals who have demonstrated leadership potential and are ready for greater responsibility, serving as a clear next step into formal manufacturing leadership.
Requirements
- Manufacturing or production experience
- Understanding the importance of safety, quality, teamwork, and meeting daily goals
- Experience where other employees look to you for help, guidance, or answers
- Enjoy training others, solving problems, and helping the team stay organized
- Readiness to take on more responsibility and continue developing leadership skills
- Experience working in manufacturing, production, assembly, warehousing, or a similar environment
- A strong safety mindset
- Good communication and listening skills
- The ability to provide direction respectfully and clearly
- A willingness to coach employees and help them improve
- Reliability, consistency, and a positive attitude
- The ability to remain calm and solutions-focused when problems arise
- The confidence to communicate concerns to the Supervisor
- The ability to work alongside employees while also helping lead the area
- Flexibility to support overtime and changing production needs
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Team Lead, Trainer, Lead Operator, Cell Leader, Crew Leader, or informal leader is preferred
- Formal supervisory experience is not required. This opportunity is ideal for employees who have shown leadership potential and are ready for greater responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Support the Supervisor with daily operations in an assigned assembly area
- Help communicate production goals, priorities, and changes to employees
- Lead by example in safety, quality, attendance, teamwork, and productivity
- Assist with shift startup activities and daily employee assignments
- Train and support new employees as they learn their jobs
- Coach employees on standard work, quality expectations, and safe work practices
- Answer employee questions and help resolve day-to-day production concerns
- Monitor work progress and communicate concerns to the Supervisor
- Help identify safety risks, quality concerns, material shortages, and equipment issues
- Support changeovers, workflow adjustments, and staffing needs
- Encourage teamwork and help maintain a positive work environment
- Recognize employees who are performing well and provide constructive feedback when improvement is needed
- Help employees understand expectations and how their work affects the larger team
- Support documentation, communication, and follow-up as directed by the Supervisor
- Help identify employees who may be ready for additional training or future leadership opportunities
Benefits
- Leadership development and career growth
- Exposure to production planning, employee development, and performance metrics
- The opportunity to prepare for a future Supervisor role
- A company committed to promoting from within
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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