Structures Lead - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Solar Innovations • Pine Grove, PA

11h

About The Position

The Structures Lead is an internal-only, player-coach role responsible for developing and leading the Structures Fabrication team. Although the role has no direct reports, it supports fabricators in producing high-quality products safely and maintaining fabrication schedules to meet or exceed customer expectations. The role assesses team members’ skill sets, sets 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 corrective actions.

Requirements

• Must be an active Solar Innovations Associate; this role is for internal candidates only.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and experience generally acquired through its attainment.
• 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.
• Able to maintain a positive, approachable demeanor while effectively directing other team members.
• Must 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.
• Maintains a pattern of regular, consistent attendance.
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly activities in assigned departments while monitoring priority changes from the Scheduling Team.
• Model, lead, and continually develop the culture within assigned functional areas.
• Develop thorough knowledge of 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 operating metrics through focus 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 continually seek to improve department efficiency.
• Support completion and maintenance of Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) in assigned functional areas.
• Set an example and lead 5S initiatives within the team.
• Promote clean, safe work areas throughout the plant by 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