Extrusion Lead Production Associate 3rd Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands•North Brunswick Township, NJ

3d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Production Associate guides, monitors, and leads a production team, motivating employees and encouraging positive communication to help the team achieve production goals. The role oversees activities including machinery operation, production-line management, material processing, product packaging, and inventory organization. It ensures compliance with safety protocols and quality standards, leads quality-control processes, and addresses issues involving purchased materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. The associate partners with the production supervisor to coordinate daily operations, track performance, report key metrics, and resolve problems, and works with maintenance to ensure equipment is operational and meets performance standards. The position is based in North Brunswick Township, New Jersey, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. It is a permanent, full-time position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED at minimum.
Ability to follow and communicate written and verbal work instructions.
Commitment to working safely and following safety rules and procedures.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to stand and walk constantly throughout the shift.
Reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of lead and/or leadership experience.
Previous manufacturing or production experience.

Responsibilities

Guide and oversee production-team activities, including operating machinery, managing production lines, processing materials, packaging products, and organizing inventory.
Maintain compliance with safety protocols and uphold quality standards.
Oversee quality control policies, processes, and procedures, and address issues with purchased materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
Lead and motivate employees to improve productivity and achieve production targets.
Promote collaboration, open dialogue, and teamwork.
Set and communicate clear team objectives and ensure they are understood and pursued.
Partner with the supervisor to ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Collaborate with the production supervisor on daily operations, team performance tracking, reporting key metrics, and resolving problems.
Coordinate with maintenance to ensure equipment is operational and meets performance standards.
Take on additional projects and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one for full-time team members.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Flexible spending account.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
401(k).
Employee assistance program.
Discount programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Training and professional development.
Employee Resource Groups.