Production Lead (2nd shift)

Owens Corning•Colfax, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Owens Corning is seeking a self-motivated Production Lead to support and guide second-shift operations across both plants within the Sills & Engineered Components division in Colfax. The role independently runs production areas, manages personnel, and ensures high safety and quality standards with minimal supervision. The Production Lead supports efficient production scheduling and execution, effective personnel management, and prompt resolution of orders in a safe, organized manner. The role provides direction and operational support across sill assembly and astragal production areas at the Sill Plant and Lower Plant. It involves coordinating labor, maintaining production flow, tracking productivity and labor savings, resolving downtime causes, and overseeing preventative maintenance. The Production Lead also enforces safety, housekeeping, quality, and inventory standards, and uses computer systems for inventory tracking and shipping functions. This position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 12 months of manufacturing experience. The work takes place in a standard manufacturing environment, with exposure to wood dust and aluminum and occasional seasonal factory heat exceeding 95 degrees. Continuous standing, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, lifting up to 30 pounds, and repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions are required. Steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection are required on the production floor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 12 months of manufacturing experience to demonstrate skill in all phases of the job.
Proficiency in reading tape measures, calipers, and advanced measuring equipment.
Ability to read, write, and communicate instructions clearly and concisely.
Basic computer proficiency for email and inventory and shipping documentation.
Strong decision-making skills and ability to work productively under minimal supervision.
Mechanical aptitude and adaptability in using various hand tools.
Ability to stand continuously for the entire shift and walk, bend, twist, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions and have good hand-eye coordination.
Normal or corrected hearing and vision.
Ability to work in a standard manufacturing environment with wood dust and aluminum exposure and occasional seasonal factory heat exceeding 95 degrees.
Wear steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection on the production floor.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience in a leadership or step-up role.

Responsibilities

Provide independent direction, leadership, and communication to second-shift workers across sill assembly and astragal lines.
Manage personnel placement to optimize production and eliminate bottlenecks.
Provide continuous feedback on employee performance to shift supervision.
Develop the skills and leadership potential of team members.
Coordinate and share labor resources between the Sill Plant and Lower Plant based on operational needs.
Complete and send end-of-shift communications to first shift and plant leadership.
Maintain effective communication with the Supervisor, other Leads, and production employees.
Set up, run, and maintain operational flow across the Sill Plant and Lower Plant astragal production areas.
Track productivity through man-hours and document labor savings and improvement results for management.
Identify and resolve causes of equipment downtime by ensuring materials are staged properly.
Oversee weekly preventative maintenance on equipment.
Collaborate with supervisors, lead coordinators, and material handlers to resolve production issues.
Maintain excellent personal attendance.
Enforce Owens Corning safety policies, procedures, and rules.
Follow up to ensure crew members work safely and use proper personal protective equipment.
Observe and report potential safety hazards to the Supervisor immediately.
Enforce job center rotations to prevent strain or injury.
Implement, sustain, and enforce 5S housekeeping and organizational improvements across department areas.
Maintain complete knowledge of materials and components.
Verify raw, sub-finished, and finished materials for quality, including cuts, squareness, rough cuts, and bending.
Audit crew members’ work for adherence to quality standards.
Ensure materials are tagged with correct sizes, descriptions, and quantities.
Manage inventories affecting production areas and communicate material issues to Quality and Purchasing.
Use computer systems for inventory tracking and shipping functions.