Production Lead Associate

Cornerstone Building Brands•Monticello, IA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Lead Associate guides, monitors, and leads a production team, motivating team members and fostering positive communication to achieve production goals. The role oversees production activities including machinery operation, production lines, material processing, packaging, and inventory organization. It supports safe, high-quality operations by maintaining safety compliance and overseeing quality-control policies and procedures. The associate works with the production supervisor to coordinate daily operations, complete assigned tasks, track team performance, report metrics, and resolve problems, and coordinates with maintenance to ensure equipment is operational and meets performance standards. Additional projects and responsibilities may be assigned by management. This is a permanent, first-shift position at the Monticello, Iowa site. The work takes place in a non-temperature-controlled manufacturing environment and includes lifting up to 30 pounds continually above shoulder height and below the waist. A high school diploma or GED is required; some knowledge of a manufacturing environment is specified.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Some knowledge of a manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds continually above shoulder height and below the waist.
Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment.
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Responsibilities

Guide and oversee production 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 involving purchased materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
Lead and motivate employees to improve productivity and achieve production targets.
Cultivate a collaborative team atmosphere and promote open dialogue and teamwork.
Establish and communicate clear team objectives and ensure goals are understood and pursued.
Partner with the supervisor to ensure assigned tasks are completed.
Collaborate with the production supervisor on daily operations, track team performance, report key metrics, and resolve problems promptly.
Coordinate with the maintenance department 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 (PTO).
Paid holidays.
Flexible spending account (FSA).
Life insurance.
Long-term disability (LTD).
Short-term disability (STD).
401(k).
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Discount programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Training and professional development.