1st Shift Production Team Lead

About Us

Clopay Corporation is North America’s largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturer, leading the industry in innovation, safety, and design. Through premier brands like Clopay, Cornell, and Cookson, we provide groundbreaking high-performance closure solutions for homes and businesses. Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities in Troy, Ohio; Mountaintop, Pennsylvania; and Goodyear, Arizona, we operate 55+ distribution centers and thousands of retail locations across the U.S. and Canada. As a proud American-owned company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation, we blend residential elegance with industrial strength to secure everything from family garages to iconic stadiums and skyscrapers.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and work activities of manufacturing department personnel.
• Ensure production commitments are met under supervision.
• Recommend, implement, and prioritize safety in department performance.
• Perform job and safety training for new department personnel.
• Monitor employee conformance with safety and quality regulations.
• Set up materials, equipment, and staff to ensure production success.
• Monitor quality checks to ensure products meet specifications.
• Review daily production schedules and plan work assignments to meet shipping deadlines.
• Lead employees in completing work assignments to quality standards.
• Follow established materials procedures and order materials as needed.
• Ensure quality workmanship during all production phases.
• Cross-train associates within the department to maintain efficiency.
• Report delays promptly to the department Supervisor and fill in for them when required.
• Maintain a safe working environment and housekeeping standards.
• Resolve compliance issues and safety concerns.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers, vendors, and coworkers.
• Cross-train across production departments to achieve CIW/TCCI goals.
• Perform other assigned tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive manufacturing line responsibility.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Experience in all job tasks and duties within the assigned department.
• Ability to read production documents and identify parts/products.
• Ability to operate equipment such as forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and cranes.
• Basic computer skills with familiarity in Microsoft Office Products.

Why Join Us

• Unrivaled Scale: Work for a market leader with a massive manufacturing footprint and a reputation for excellence spanning nearly two centuries.
• A Culture of "What’s Next": We invest in automation, sustainable materials, and smart-home integration to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Commitment to People: As part of Griffon Corporation, we offer the stability of a large organization with the collaborative feel of a specialized team.
• A Legacy of Expertise: Join our "Pioneer Club"—over 440 employees have been with us for 20+ years, offering a place to grow a lifelong career.
• Commitment to Innovation: We set industry trends with technologies like WINDCODE® and award-winning designs, providing tools to do your best work.
• Community Focused: Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity, employees help provide homes and security to families in our communities.