Production Lead

Fortune Brands • La Puente, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Lead is responsible for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring smooth workflow, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. This role involves leading and coordinating a team, monitoring performance, addressing production issues, and collaborating with various departments to achieve operational goals. The Production Lead also plays a role in training employees and managing inventory and order fulfillment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of Lead experience preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a manufacturing environment (door hardware preferred).
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, quality, and safety requirements.
• Proficiency with production tools (e.g. Thrive MES,WMS, Excel, ERP).
• Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to read/interpret technical documents.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to lead a diverse team to meet production goals.
• Attention to detail and strong commitment to company standards.
• Ability to work under deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Consistent adherence to safety, quality, and process expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily tasks and ensure employees understand expectations.
• Conduct shift huddles to communicate goals, safety reminders, and priorities.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and positive work culture.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and support to team members.
• Provides timely, effective written responses to inquiries.
• Ensure production “Flow” (materials, information, people) runs smoothly.
• Proactively address delays, bottlenecks, and workload changes.
• Monitor hourly performance and update Hour‑by‑Hour boards and KPI towers.
• Utilize production tools (e.g., MES, production calculators, metrics dashboards).
• Review FG Inspection Error reports and take corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to work instructions, quality standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with QA to resolve material, quality, or equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and updates.
• Conduct 6S audits and ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Enforce PPE and safe work practices.
• Report unsafe conditions or incidents promptly.
• Support ongoing safety initiatives.
• Monitor raw material and finished goods levels; communicate shortages.
• Ensure accurate order setup (e.g., adjustments, groupings, cut‑offs).
• Manage order modifications Past due orders and ensure timely, accurate processing.
• Update production logs, tracking sheets, and department reporting tools.
• Provide performance metrics and reports to Production Supervisors.
• Assist with timekeeping, attendance notes, and performance documentation.
• Contribute input for evaluations and coaching conversations.
• Train new and existing employees in procedures, quality, and safety.
• Support cross‑training efforts to strengthen team flexibility.
• Assist in implementing solutions for performance issues.
• Communicate effectively with planning, QA, maintenance, and other departments.
• Escalate issues early and clearly to maintain production flow.
• Performs additional duties as assigned, supporting operational needs across various departments.
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet business needs and customer lead times.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance
• Role-based sales incentive plan
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs.
• Robust health plans
• Market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
• Product discounts
• Flexible time off benefits
• Adoption benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED