Lead Production Associate

Cornerstone Building Brands; Iowa; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in Monticello, IA is seeking a Lead Production Associate to guide and optimize a production team, oversee machinery, and ensure safety and quality standards on the line.

This role emphasizes coaching, setting clear objectives, and coordinating with maintenance and supervision to meet daily targets. A high school diploma is required and physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications

• Will lead a production team and ensure safety and quality on the line.
• Must be able to coordinate with maintenance and supervisor to meet targets.
• Comfort with performing essential duties in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide and oversee the production team’s activities, including operating machinery, managing lines, processing materials, packaging products, and organizing inventory
• Maintain compliance with safety protocols and uphold quality standards
• Oversee quality control and address issues with materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Inspire and lead employees to improve productivity and meet production targets
• Cultivate teamwork and open communication
• Set clear team objectives and ensure alignment
• Collaborate with supervisor to complete tasks
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure equipment is operational and meets performance standards
• Take on additional tasks as assigned by management

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Quality control

Machinery operation

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Cornerstone Building Brands is a premier exterior building solutions provider serving both the residential and commercial markets across North America. The building products we manufacture are the cornerstone of the communities where people live, work and play from homes to hospitals, grade schools to grocery stores, manufacturing facilities to municipal buildings and beyond.

Through the core values and consistent behaviors and mindsets embraced by our employees, we have built a culture dedicated to understanding our customers' needs and what matters most to their success. We know that it's our people that make the difference and we are deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized, providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members.

SCOPE OF ROLE

The Lead Production Associate position is a professional in charge of guiding, monitoring, and leading a team. They are responsible for motivating their team and inspiring positive communication within the team to work together toward achieving goals.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guide and oversee the production team’s diverse activities, such as operating machinery, managing production lines, processing materials, packaging products, and organizing inventory
• Maintain rigorous compliance with safety protocols and uphold the highest quality standards
• Oversee quality control by managing policies, processes, and procedures and address any issues with purchased materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods
• Inspire and lead employees to enhance productivity and achieve set production targets
• Cultivate a collaborative team atmosphere; promote open dialogue and teamwork
• Establish and communicate clear team objectives; ensure goals are understood and pursued by the team
• Partner with supervisor to ensure assigned tasks are completed
• Collaborate with production supervisor to manage daily operations; track team performance, report on key metrics, and resolve problems swiftly
• Coordinate with the maintenance department to confirm that all equipment is operational and meets performance standards
• Take on additional projects and responsibilities as assigned by management

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist
• Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment
• Some knowledge of a manufacturing environment

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

To perform satisfactorily in this position, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with certain disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

Site Address: 101 W South St,Monticello,IA 52310

Walk-In-Interview: Thursday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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

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Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where welive, 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.

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

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 herealong with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here.If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action planfor 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.

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

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.