Production Team Lead 1st Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands•Fort Myers, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Production Associate supports manufacturing operations and is responsible for coordinating direct report activities on the assigned production line. This role assists the Supervisor in the day-to-day management of people and production objectives, resulting in the production of a quality product, on time and complete. The associate must be able to meet production requirements while maintaining efficiency and ensuring a quality result, and have the ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.

Requirements

Associates degree in related field, or equivalent relative experience.
2-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of and experience with Lock-Out, Tag-Out procedures.
Able to strictly adhere to safety policies/procedures and be committed to customer quality.
Must be available for regular standby assignments; work scheduled off-hours and emergency overtime as required.
Proficient in Word, Excel, and CMMS systems.
Must be willing to attend training sessions as needed, including out of state locations.
Intermediate knowledge of fabrication (ex. welding, basic machining).
Possess strong work ethic and knowledge of intermediate troubleshooting.
Able to read printed materials, blueprints, schematics, and computer graphics.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Bilingual preferred, English/Spanish.
Ability to work independently and within a team, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships employees, vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
Ability to show attention to detail in a very fast paced environment.
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Nice To Haves

Ability to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Willing to work flexible hours and/or overtime.
Demonstrates strong dependability, including a reliable attendance record and flexibility to work varying hours, overtime, or additional shifts as business needs require.

Responsibilities

Provides direction to all production team members to ensure all key metrics are met accurately and in a timely manner.
Guide and influence team members’ work activities on the production floor without formal supervisory authority.
Enter all work completed in computer-based maintenance program.
Provides day-to-day direction and coordination of production employees on assigned line.
Supervise and support the performance and productivity of employees on the assigned line, including monitoring attendance, providing performance feedback, supporting staffing adjustments in coordination with management and HR.
Develop and maintain open lines of communication and daily interaction with employees in English.
Work on the line when necessary.
Attend all training required and participate as a trainer when necessary.
Monitor and ensure adherence to good housekeeping practices to enhance pride in the facility.
Participate, develop and maintain 5S and SMART procedures.
Responsible for personal safety as well as involvement in all EHS efforts at this facility. This includes complying with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies or regulations set forth by Simonton and/or various governmental agencies.
Assist the Supervisor in the daily scheduling of employees based on volume of production.
Ability to fulfill the above requirements of an assistant supervisor.
Overall company product and process knowledge.
Provides direction to all production team members to ensure all key metrics are met accurately and in a timely manner.
Monitor line staffing, and recommend plans to adjust staffing levels daily, to achieve established goals for each line of responsibility to ensure production levels are met while controlling manpower costs.
Sustain manufacturing methods, such as 5S, Problem Solving, Visual Management, Line Organization.
Ensure compliance with CTQ process and other quality measures.
Performs other duties as assigned.