Lead Production Associate - Inventory

Cornerstone Building Brands•Pennsboro, WV

About The Position

The Lead Production Associate - Inventory provides direction to production team members to help meet production metrics safely, accurately, and on time. The role monitors staffing and production-line performance, supports efficient manufacturing methods and quality processes, helps ensure associates are trained and mentored, and coordinates with other teams to keep production running smoothly. The position works with maintenance to maintain equipment performance and product quality, and ensures components and paperwork are ready for the next production schedule.

Requirements

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Ability to coach, train, and mentor associates at all levels.
Ability to develop and function as a team member with other plant members.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and off shift as required.
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Responsibilities

Comply with and enforce company safety policies, help identify and correct machine and work-area safety issues, and conduct accident investigations as required.
Provide direction to production team members to ensure key metrics are met accurately and on time.
Monitor line staffing and recommend daily staffing adjustments to meet production goals while controlling manpower costs.
Perform routine line checks several times daily to assess efficiency and the progress of machines, production, and personnel.
Sustain manufacturing methods and practices, including 5S, PQCDSM, problem solving, visual management, line organization, and KPIs; ensure compliance with the TQC process and other quality measures.
Ensure associates are adequately trained and mentored through the company's On-Boarding and Peer Mentoring programs.
Ensure components and paperwork for the next schedule are ready.
Coordinate with other shift Team Leaders, Supervisors, Quality Assurance, Production Staff, and Warehouse operations to support smooth production runs.
Work closely with maintenance personnel to keep equipment operating at levels needed for expected output and product quality.
Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

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