Structures Lead - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Fortune Brands • Pine Grove Township, PA

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About The Position

This internal-only role is a player-coach position responsible for developing and leading the Structures Fabrication team. Although it has no direct reports, the Structures Lead helps fabricators produce high-quality products safely and maintain fabrication schedules that meet or exceed customer expectations. The role assesses team members’ skill sets, sets weekly and monthly priorities, and improves processes and efficiency within assigned functional areas. It ensures work follows Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Standards, addresses exceptions, troubleshoots issues, and identifies appropriate corrective actions.

Requirements

• Must be an active Solar Innovations Associate.
• A combination of education and experience generally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of Solar Innovations Manufacturing experience, preferably including at least 2 years in the designated department.
• Strong understanding of department knowledge, safety, productivity, quality, and service.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive, approachable demeanor while effectively directing other team members.
• Ability to maintain a role-model reputation throughout the Company and build good working relationships with plant personnel.
• Demonstrated professionalism, including respectful, professional, and timely communication.
• Leads by example.
• Regular, consistent attendance.
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly activities within assigned departments and monitor priority changes from the Scheduling Team.
• Model, lead, and continually develop the culture within assigned functional areas.
• Learn the company’s Glass Enclosures and related structural products to fabricate custom aluminum jobs and drive product and process improvements.
• Prepare feedback for Associate 1:1 Meetings, Quarterly Pay For Skill Discussions, and Annual Reviews, and participate in those discussions.
• Collaborate with Associates, Leaders, EHS, and HR to interpret, apply, and consistently enforce company policies, programs, rules, regulations, and safety rules.
• Conduct coaching and counseling conversations with Associates.
• Achieve key operating metrics by focusing on safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost, and continuous improvement.
• Track and monitor Labor Efficiency information for assigned functional areas.
• Support and foster the Positive Associate Relations (PAR) culture.
• Identify improvement opportunities, determine corrective actions, engage Product & Process Specialists, and implement changes.
• Coordinate and control work activities, including breaks, production, downtime, and scrap reporting.
• Identify training needs and support training initiatives.
• Create, maintain, and audit Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and seek ways to improve department efficiency.
• Support completion and maintenance of JSAs in assigned functional areas.
• Set an example and lead 5S initiatives within the team.
• Promote clean, safe work areas by continually checking for and resolving hazardous conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based sales incentive plan.
• Comprehensive health plans.
• 401(k) program with a company contribution.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible time off benefits.
• Adoption benefits.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

What This Job Offers

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