Department Lead

Wincore Windows and Doors; Swainsboro (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wincore Windows and Doors in Swainsboro, Georgia is hiring a Group Lead to oversee the production and assembly of window and door products. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, have excellent communication skills, and be able to pass drug screens and pre-employment tests. Responsibilities include ensuring quality standards and performing various production tasks. Prior manufacturing experience and a high school diploma or GED are preferred. A drug-free workplace that offers a fast-paced team environment is provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform duties for the production and assembly of windows and doors.
• Operate equipment/tools that require close control.
• Inspect product for quality.

Skills

Decision making/problem solving

Above average communication skills

Use of hand tools and machinery

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 overtime when business needs require.
• 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 and dependable attendance consistent with company 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.
• Meet the physical requirements of the job.
• 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 a drug screen.
• Pass pre‑employment tests.
• Pass pre‑work ability/modification functional capacity screen, if required for the position.
• Successful completion of pre‑screen testing (mechanical, following instructions, numerical computation), if required for the 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 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 ten’s and hundred’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.

• 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 adjust 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

• Stand continuously and walk frequently during 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 eye‑hand coordination while using both hands on a continuous basis while performing job tasks.
• Use 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 frequently when handling products.
• Stand continuously and walk frequently during each shift.
• Able to stand and perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day.