Lead Production Associate

Cornerstone Building Brands; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day one

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in Auburn, WA is seeking a Production Lead for the 2nd shift (2:30pm–1:00am, Mon–Thu with some overtime). You will direct the production team, monitor line performance, and partner with maintenance to keep schedules on track.

The role pays $29.00–$30.00 per hour plus $1.50 shift differential. Benefits start day one, including medical, dental, vision, PTO and retirement plans. Full‑time employment with opportunities for overtime and career growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated communication and mentoring skills.
• Ability to coach, train, and mentor all levels of staff.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends, as required.

Responsibilities

• Direct production team to meet key metrics accurately and on time.
• Monitor line staffing and adjust plans to achieve goals while controlling manpower costs.
• Perform routine line checks to ensure efficiency and progress of machines, production and personnel.
• Sustain manufacturing methods (5S, PQCDSM, Problem Solving, Visual Management) and ensure quality measures.
• Ensure onboarding and mentoring so associates are trained properly and compliant.
• Prepare paperwork for next schedule and ensure readiness.
• Coordinate with shift leaders, QA, production staff and warehouse to ensure smooth runs.
• Collaborate with maintenance to keep equipment running at optimal output and product quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low‑residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market‑leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi‑channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at http://cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

Job Description

Production Lead 2nd Shift

Pay: $29.00 - $30.00 per hour, plus $1.50 per hour shift differential

2nd Shift: 2:30pm - 1:00am Monday - Thursday, some overtime on Fridays and Saturdays

Site Address: 5001 D Street NW Auburn, WA, 98001

Benefits Start on Day One

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with and enforces all company safety policies to ensure accident free facility, which includes, but is not limited to, assisting in identifying and correcting machine and work area safety issues, as well as conducting accident investigations as required
• Provides direction to all production team members to ensure all key metrics are met accurately and in a timely manner
• Monitor line staffing, and recommend plans to adjust staffing levels daily, to achieve established goals for each line of responsibility to ensure production levels are met while controlling manpower costs
• Performs routine line checks several times daily to ensure efficiency and to check on progress of machine, production and personnel
• Sustain manufacturing methods, such as 5S, PQCDSM, Problem Solving, Visual Management, Line Organization and KPI’s (Key Production Indicators). Ensure compliance with TQC process and other quality measures
• Ensure, through the Company’s On-Boarding and Peer Mentoring programs, that associates are adequately trained to perform their jobs and properly mentored/trained in proper procedures and compliance
• Enforces all components and paperwork for next schedule are ready
• Interacts with other shift Team Leaders, Supervisors, Quality Assurance, Production Staff and Warehouse operations to achieve smooth production runs
• Works closely with maintenance personnel to ensure all equipment is running at optimal levels for expected output and product quality
• Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills combined with the ability to coach, train, and mentor all levels of associate
• While performing the duties of the job, the associate is regularly required to stand. The associate is required to walk: reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; turning or twisting; pushing; and talk or hear
• Ability to develop and play a team member role with other plant members. Flexibility to work overtime and weekends, as well as off shift as required

Additional Information

Site Address: 5001 D St NW, Auburn, WA 98001

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.