Structures Lead - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Fortunebrands; Pine Grove (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations seeks an internal candidate to lead the Structures Fabrication team. You will develop the fabricators, establish weekly priorities, and drive safety, quality and on-time delivery within SOPs and standards.

You will assess team capabilities, coach for continuous improvement, coordinate with EHS and HR, and model professional conduct while maintaining attendance and accountability across the plant.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Solar Innovations Manufacturing experience, preferably with ≥2 years in the designated department.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly activities within your department and monitor changes from Scheduling Team.
• Model, lead, and develop the culture within your functional area(s).
• Gain understanding of the Company’s Glass Enclosures and related structural products to fabricate custom aluminum jobs and improve processes.
• Prepare feedback for Associate 1:1 Meetings, Pay For Skill Discussions, and Annual Reviews; participate in these discussions.

Skills

Problem solving

Team development

Safety compliance

Quality focus

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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.

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