Department Lead

Wincore Windows & Doors; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Chicago is seeking a Group Lead to manage production tasks for windows and doors. Responsibilities include operating tools, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining quality control. Applicants should be comfortable with physical demands, such as lifting and standing for prolonged periods, and possess good communication skills. This position requires flexibility in tasks and schedules, emphasizing teamwork and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Pass drug screen and pre-employment tests.
• Manufacturing related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform multiple duties for the production and assembly of windows and doors.
• Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements.
• Maintain good housekeeping.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Machinery

Job description

Job purpose

The Group Lead works as part of a team performing multiple duties for the production and assembly of windows and/or entry door products. This team member’s assigned team and tasks will vary based on business necessity.

Duties and responsibilities

• Flexibility of work hours including mandatory OT when business needs requires.
• Ability to learn and rotate to different tasks and/or positions with varying physical requirements.
• Ability to move to different lines and responsibilities.
• Ability to safely work with and around moving equipment.
• Ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner with team members.
• Regular/dependable attendance consistent with attendance guidelines is required.
• Perform standard work within predetermined cycle times while adhering to accuracy and quality standards.
• Operate equipment/tools that require close control, adjustment, following production orders.
• Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the job.
• Ability to learn and perform repetitive job tasks.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance duties.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Inspect product for quality.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Pass drug screen.
• Pass pre-employment tests.
• Pass pre-work ability/ modified functional capacity screen, if required for position.
• Successful completion of pre-screen testing (mechanical, following instructions, numerical computation), if required for position.
• Manufacturing related experience is preferred.
• Job specific experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Decision making / problem solving in a manufacturing environment with minimal supervision.
• Use of hand tools and machinery is required.
• Requires above average communication skills and the cognitive ability to learn the safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Familiarity with American units of measure for weight, time, and distance.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Use of measurement devices.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Adaptability.

Developmental Competencies

• Incumbents must be able to identify and differentiate between individual parts: frame, sash, and accessory raw materials, colors, and corresponding parts.
• Production labels and production cart numerical system.
• Various machine operations on the line.

Other competencies

• Ability to locate and comprehend information provided on labels. Specifically, style of window (DH, SH, PC, DS, EV), glass color, glass size and match to label.
• Must be able to read and comprehend and change production schedule from optimizer.
• Must understand orientation and type of glass being used.
• Must be able to comprehend and memorize corresponding spacer and thickness specifications.
• Must know how to reject glass and print repair label.
• Must be able to place product in proper unit on production racks.
• Ability to produce glass at rate of 50 units per hour to proper length with minimal waste.
• Must be able to successfully complete any task on glass production line while supervising production.

Working conditions

• Drug free workplace.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses/side shields, gloves, safety shoes.
• Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas.
• Seasonal high temperatures and humidity.
• Fast pace with productivity goals.
• Work in a team environment.
• Frequent handling of plastic, vinyl, wood, metal, and glass.

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand on a continuous basis and walk on a frequent basis during the course of each shift.
• Lift up to 45 lbs. at waist level and up to 15 lbs. at shoulder level on an occasional basis when moving products.
• Push or pull with up to 45 lbs. of force on an occasional basis when moving products.
• Generate up to 25 lbs. of grip strength on an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.
• Generate up to 15 lbs. of pinch strength on an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.
• Display average coordination eye-hand coordination while using both hands on a continuous basis while performing job tasks.
• This job requires the use of close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Perform elevated work on an occasional basis when handling products.
• Stoop, kneel or squat on an occasional basis when handling products.
• Reach forward and to the side on a frequent basis when handling products.
• Stand on a continuous basis and walk on a frequent basis during the course of each shift.
• Able to stand and perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day.