Extrusion Lead Production Associate 1st shift
Cornerstone Building Brands · North Brunswick, NJ · 2 wk ago
On-siteManufacturingFull-time
About the 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.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.
- Cookordinate 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.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED (Minimum)
- 2+ years of lead and/or leadership experience
- Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred
- Ability to follow and communicate written and verbal work instructions
- Commitment to working safely and following all safety rules and procedures
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Requires constant standing and walking throughout the shift
- Reliable attendance