Structures Lead - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Solar Innovations; Pine Grove (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is seeking a capable leader to develop and guide the Structures Fabrication team in manufacturing high-quality products safely and on schedule.

You will assess team skills, set weekly priorities, and implement process improvements while ensuring adherence to SOPs and quality standards for aluminum fabrication and related products. The role emphasizes coaching, safety, and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• This role is for internal candidates only; must be an active Solar Innovations Associate
• 3 - 5 Years of Solar Innovations Manufacturing experience
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly activities within assigned department(s) and align with Scheduling Team.
• Model, lead, and develop the culture within the functional area(s).
• Understand Company’s Glass Enclosures and related products to fabricate custom aluminum jobs and drive improvements.
• Prepare feedback for Associate 1:1 Meetings, Quarterly Pay For Skill Discussions, & Annual Reviews; participate in discussions.
• Collaborate with Associates, Leaders, EHS, and HR to enforce policies, rules, and safety requirements.
• Complete coaching conversations with Associates.
• Ensure safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost, and continuous improvement metrics.
• Track Labor Efficiency for functional areas.
• Foster Positive Associate Relations (PAR) culture.
• Identify improvement opportunities and coordinate with Product & Process Specialists.
• Coordinate and control work activities including breaks, production, downtime, scrap reporting.
• Identify training needs and support training initiatives.
• Create, maintain, and audit SOPs; improve department efficiency.
• Support JSAs in the functional area(s).
• Lead 5S initiatives within the team.
• Promote clean, safe work areas and resolve hazards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing experience

Tools

ERP knowledge

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

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Job Description

ABOUT THE JOB

This role is for INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY.

In this role, you will be a player and a coach, expected to develop and lead the Structures Fabrication team. While this role will not have direct reports, you will help to develop a team of fabricators to manufacture high-quality products in a safe manner, while maintaining the fabrication schedules to meet or exceed customer expectations. This role is responsible for assessing team member skill sets, setting weekly/monthly priorities, and improving process and efficiency within the assigned functional area(s). Not only will you ensure the team is doing things correctly, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Standards, you will address exceptions, troubleshoot, and identify appropriate corrective action.

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.

Qualifications

• This role is for internal candidates only; must be an active Solar Innovations Associate
• A combination of education and experience, generally acquired through the attainment of a high school diploma, or equivalent.
• 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.
• Demonstrated professionalism (communicating in a respectful, professional, and timely manner).
• Leads by example.
• Maintains a pattern of regular, consistent attendance.
• Must have intermediate computer skills and knowledge.

Additional Information

Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE: FBIN) is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company with a portfolio of trusted brands, including Moen, House of Rohl, Therma-Tru, Larson, Master Lock, Yale residential, and Sentry Safe.

We are building a company that is determined to win, and we are clear about how: strong brands, great people, and disciplined execution.

You’ll join a team that puts customers first, keeps its commitments, and cuts through complexity to deliver meaningful results.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make an impact and help shape what’s next for our iconic brands, we’d love to meet you.

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Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: USD - USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [emailprotected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.