Lead Production Associate

Cornerstone Building Brands; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits (1

PTO

Paid holidays

401k

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in Oklahoma City is seeking a Lead Production Associate to guide and monitor a manufacturing team, ensuring safety, quality, and efficient operation.

You will supervise daily production tasks, coordinate with maintenance, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a collaborative environment. This full-time role offers benefits and growth opportunities in a dynamic plant setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Strong awareness of safety standards and quality.
• Ability to lead and motivate a production team.

Responsibilities

• Guide and oversee the production team's activities, including operating machinery, managing lines, processing materials, packaging, and inventory.
• Maintain safety protocols and uphold top quality standards.
• Oversee quality control and address issues with materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Inspire employees to improve productivity and meet targets.
• Promote collaboration and open communication within the team.
• Establish clear team objectives and ensure alignment with goals.
• Collaborate with supervisors to complete assigned tasks.
• Work with maintenance to ensure equipment is operational and meets performance standards.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Sep 16, 2026

Job Description

Base pay rate is $24.00 per hour

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

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

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

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

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

• Full-time team members receive medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1.
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• FSA
• Life insurance
• LTD
• STD
• 401k
• EAP
• Discount programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training
• 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.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

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.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.