Production Lead Associate

Cornerstonebuildingbrandscareers; Monticello (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in Monticello, IA is seeking a Lead Production Associate to guide and oversee a manufacturing team, operating equipment, managing lines, and ensuring on-time production.

You will enforce safety, quality standards, coordinate with maintenance and supervisors, monitor performance metrics, and foster teamwork to meet daily targets.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lead a production team and oversee diverse tasks.
• Maintain safety and quality standards across production.
• Coordinate with maintenance and supervisors to ensure smooth daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Guide and oversee the production team's activities (operating machinery, managing lines, packaging, inventory).
• Maintain rigorous safety protocols and uphold high quality standards.
• Oversee quality control by managing policies, processes, and procedures; address issues with materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Inspire and lead employees to meet production targets.
• Foster teamwork and open communication within the team.
• Set clear team objectives and ensure understanding and pursuit by the team.
• Coordinate with supervisor to complete tasks.
• Collaborate with maintenance to ensure equipment readiness and performance.
• Take on extra projects as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety compliance

Quality control

Maintenance coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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

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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 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.

*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 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.

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.