Production Lead

Associated Materials Innovations; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Materials Innovations is seeking a Production Lead to support daily operations of our window manufacturing lines. You will coordinate workflow, train employees, and drive continuous improvement to meet safety, quality, performance, and delivery goals.

In this role you will partner with supervisors and maintenance to minimize downtime, ensure compliance with safety rules, and promote teamwork within the department. Flexible hours may be required based on production demand.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years manufacturing or production experience required.
• Prior leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of AMI/Alside production processes and safety rules.
• Ability to work flexible hours or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities for assigned lines under supervision.
• Lead by example to enforce safety rules and PPE usage.
• Monitor workflow to meet schedules and targets.
• Perform in-process quality checks per AMI standards.
• Assist with employee training and cross-training.
• Communicate with maintenance, quality and support teams to reduce downtime.
• Provide daily production updates to supervisor or manager.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership experience

Communication skills

English literacy

Job description

Who We Are

Join the Associated Materials Innovations team at Associated Materials, LLC, and be AMazing with us! At Associated Materials Innovations, we combine our rich history in innovation with an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience. For decades, we have provided vinyl windows, siding, and metal building products that have helped build homes and communities across North America.

As a leading manufacturer of exterior building products and preferred product manufacturer for Alside, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas in a welcoming and supportive work environment driven by safety and our core values. Join the AMI team where you can be AMazing as we shape our future together.

Position Summary

The Production Lead plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of our window manufacturing lines. This position works closely with supervisors and team members to ensure production goals are achieved in the areas of safety, quality, performance, and delivery. The Production Lead assists in coordinating workflow, training employees, and driving continuous improvement to meet established plant objectives such as HPU goals, 3-Day Turn schedules, and BDC +1 compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Production Supervisor in coordinating daily activities for assigned lines (e.g., Mezzo, Shapes, Iris, or related departments).
• Lead by example and ensure all safety rules and PPE requirements are followed at all times.
• Monitor workflow to ensure schedules and production targets are met, addressing bottlenecks or issues promptly.
• Conduct in-process quality checks to verify units meet AMI standards and customer expectations.
• Assist with employee training, onboarding, and cross-training to strengthen team skill levels and ensure coverage across positions.
• Communicate with maintenance, quality, and support departments to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
• Support the team in achieving or exceeding daily HPU and quality goals.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive culture within the department.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and attendance expectations.
• Provide daily feedback and production updates to the supervisor or production manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of manufacturing or production experience; prior leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AMI/Alside production processes, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Willingness to work flexible hours or weekends as needed based on production demand.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English sufficient to
• Read and understand safety procedures, hazard warnings, and equipment operating instructions.
• Accurately complete production records, quality checklists, and incident reports in English.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, maintenance personnel, and team members to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Ability to adapt in fast-paced environment and motivated to become well-versed within multiple areas of operations.
• Strong attention.
• Understand how to collaborate with a variety of different people and role.
• One who values diversity and takes pride in building a team together.

About Us

When you join AMI, you are part of a leading North American manufacturing business of vinyl windows, cladding, metal siding, trim and other essential exterior building products for residential, light commercial and multifamily projects. In 2022, we introduced our composite cladding system, a first-of-its-kind solution featuring exclusive (GP)2technology. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, AMI is part of Associated Materials, LLC, which owns and operates 10 manufacturing facilities in North America including a distribution center.

Associated Materials Innovations ... Building Products Better

Associated Materials, LLC, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also makereasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.

Additional Information

The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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