Structures Fabrication Lead — Lead & Develop Team

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Structures Lead for INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY.

You will develop and lead the Structures Fabrication team, ensuring safe, high-quality output and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement across the department. The role requires 3–5 years of Solar Innovations Manufacturing experience, with leadership capabilities and a focus on SOPs, labor efficiency metrics, and coaching.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 Years of Solar Innovations Manufacturing experience, preferably with a minimum of 2 years in the designated department.
• Strong understanding of department knowledge, safety, productivity, quality, and service.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.
• Able to display a positive and approachable demeanor, while effectively directing other team members.
• Must be able to maintain a ‘role model’ reputation throughout the Company, while also creating good working relationships with all plant personnel.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize the daily, weekly, and monthly activities within your assigned department(s), while also monitoring the daily priority changes that are driven by the Scheduling Team.
• Model, lead, and continually develop the culture within your assigned functional area(s).
• Gain a thorough understanding of the Company’s Glass Enclosures, and related structural products, so that you can adequately fabricate any custom aluminum job and drive product/process improvements.
• Prepare feedback for Associate 1:1 Meetings, Quarterly Pay For Skill Discussions, & Annual Reviews; participate in those discussions within your function area(s).
• Collaborate with Associates, Leaders, EHS, and HR to interpret, apply, and/or consistently enforce all company policies, programs, rules, regulations, and safety rules.
• Complete coaching and counseling conversations with Associates.
• Ensure key operating metrics are achieved by focusing on safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost, and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
• Track and monitor Labor Efficiency information for your functional area(s).
• Support and foster an environment that enhances our Positive Associate Relations (PAR) culture.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, determine corrective action, engage with Product & Process Specialists and implement changes.
• Coordinate and control work activities, including breaks, production, downtime, scrap reporting, etc.
• Identify training needs and support training initiatives.
• Create, maintain, and audit Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and continually look for ways to improve department efficiency.
• Support completion and maintenance of JSAs in your functional area(s).
• Set the example and lead 5S initiatives within your team.
• Promote clean, safe work areas throughout the plant by continuously checking for and resolving hazardous conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Structures Lead for INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY.

You will develop and lead the Structures Fabrication team, ensuring safe, high-quality output and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement across the department. The role requires 3–5 years of Solar Innovations Manufacturing experience, with leadership capabilities and a focus on SOPs, labor efficiency metrics, and coaching.