3rd Shift Production Lead - Lean, KPI-Driven Team Builder

Cornerstone Building Brands; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401k and retirement plan

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in Rocky Mount, NC seeks a Production Lead to coordinate daily line activities, ensure safety and efficiency, and mentor operators. You will track KPIs, resolve bottlenecks, and support capacity planning while maintaining equipment and standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, and proficiency with MS Office; experience with lean manufacturing is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1-3 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Experience with production metrics, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of the production line to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
• Assist machine operators and production staff when necessary to maintain workflow and resolve issues.
• Train new and existing operators on equipment, processes, and safety procedures.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the production team.
• Track and monitor KPIs, including safety, quality, productivity, on-time completion, and labor metrics.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement improvement initiatives to increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, to ensure products meet specifications and manufacturing standards.
• Assist leadership with operational planning, capacity planning, and achieving production objectives.
• Maintain equipment knowledge and troubleshoot basic machine issues when needed.
• Ensure new employees are properly trained and equipped with the resources necessary to succeed.
• Participate in training and certification opportunities to support continued manufacturing development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing environment

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tape measure reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands in Rocky Mount, NC seeks a Production Lead to coordinate daily line activities, ensure safety and efficiency, and mentor operators. You will track KPIs, resolve bottlenecks, and support capacity planning while maintaining equipment and standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, and proficiency with MS Office; experience with lean manufacturing is a plus.