Lead Inspector & Stacker

Fortunebrands; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations is seeking a production lead to oversee daily manufacturing targets on the Idaho plant floor. You will guide the team, communicate shift goals, and model strong attendance and performance.

The role emphasizes quality, QA tool usage, and adherence to 6S and safety standards. You will train new associates, coach performance, and collaborate with maintenance to ensure smooth handoffs and product quality from boards to final packaging.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional technical, manufacturing, or quality-related training preferred.
• Minimum 1-3 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous experience in product inspection, stacking, packaging, or material handling preferred.
• Experience in composite decking, plastics, wood-plastic composites, or related manufacturing environments preferred.
• Prior leadership, training, or team lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support production team members to meet daily manufacturing targets.
• Communicate shift goals, updates, and expectations clearly to team members.
• Serve as a role model for attendance, performance, and workplace behavior.
• Support shift handoffs by communicating key updates and issues to maintenance or supervisors.
• Inspect boards and ensure visual and dimensional quality standards are met.
• Use QA inspection tools to measure the quality of products.
• Follow QA standards to ensure we are producing a quality product.
• Provide proper training for all new end of line associates.
• Monitor and provide coaching and feedback regarding work performance of end of line associates.
• Communicate with extruder operators to ensure a quality end product.
• Review work order and ensure correct tags and color.
• Manage line documentation.
• Ensure packaging specification are met.
• Ensure clean and organized work areas are maintained in accordance with 6S and housekeeping standards.
• Adheres to Fiberon's safety requirements.
• Assist with managing the production floor (breaks, absences, etc.)

Skills

Leadership

Quality inspection

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Technical manufacturing training preferred

Tools

QA inspection tools

Job description

YOUR ROLE

• Lead and support production team members to meet daily manufacturing targets.
• Communicate shift goals, updates, and expectations clearly to team members.
• Serve as a role model for attendance, performance, and workplace behavior.
• Support shift handoffs by communicating key updates and issues to maintenance or supervisors.
• Inspect boards and ensure visual and dimensional quality standards are met.
• Use QA inspection tools to measure the quality of products.
• Follow QA standards to ensure we are producing a quality product.
• Provide proper training for all new end of line associates.
• Monitor and provide coaching and feedback regarding work performance of end of line associates.
• Communicate with extruder operators to ensure a quality end product.
• Review work order and ensure correct tags and color.
• Manage line documentation.
• Ensure packaging specification are met.
• Ensure clean and organized work areas are maintained in accordance with 6S and housekeeping standards.
• Adheres to Fiberon's safety requirements.
• Assist with managing the production floor (breaks, absences, etc.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing environment with exposure to: Heat, noise, dust, and moving machinery

May require availability outside of standard hours to support troubleshooting or continuous operations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strength & Endurance Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing between 20 to 50 pounds independently (over 50 pounds with buddy lift), including cleaning equipment, dust collection systems, and raw materials.
• Perform repetitive tasks such as sweeping, brushing, vacuuming, and operating tools like staple guns and banders.
• Stand and walk for extended periods (8 to 12-hour shifts) during production and cleaning tasks.
• Maintain stamina and focus to perform physically demanding tasks without fatigue.
• Mobility & Flexibility Bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crawl, and stretch to reach and clean various areas, inspect equipment, and align materials. Climb ladders and work at heights to access dust accumulation and perform maintenance tasks. Reach or work above shoulder level as needed.
• Dexterity & Coordination Use hand tools such as brushes, brooms, scrapers, and vacuums with precision and good hand-eye coordination. Handle packaging materials, attach labels, and refill equipment accurately and efficiently.
• Visual & Sensory Acuity Good vision required to identify dust accumulation, inspect product quality, and monitor screens and labels. Ability to perform color and defect inspections with close attention to detail. Maintain balance and spatial awareness to ensure safety and stability in a dynamic environment.
• Environmental Tolerance Work in hot, noisy, dusty, and/or humid conditions for extended periods. Tolerate exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, and varying temperatures. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, respirators, safety glasses, earplugs, and gloves for long durations.
• Communication & Safety Communicate effectively with team members regarding defects, operational issues, and safety concerns. Recognize personal physical limits and request assistance when tasks become too demanding.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Additional technical, manufacturing, or quality-related training preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1-3 years of manufacturing preferred
• Previous experience in product inspection, stacking , packaging, or material handling preferred
• Experience in composite decking, plastics, wood-plastic composites, or related manufacturing environments preferred
• Prior leadership, training, or team lead experience preferred

Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE: FBIN)

Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE: FBIN) is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company with a portfolio of trusted brands, including Moen, House of Rohl, Therma-Tru, Larson, Master Lock, Yale residential, and Sentry Safe.

We are building a company that is determined to win, and we are clear about how: strong brands, great people, and disciplined execution.

You’ll join a team that puts customers first, keeps its commitments, and cuts through complexity to deliver meaningful results.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact and help shape what's next for our iconic brands, we'd love to meet you.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $39,540 USD - $48,048 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

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