Production Lead (2nd shift)
Owens Corning · Colfax
Owens Corning is seeking a strong, self-motivated Production Lead to support and guide our second-shift operations. This role requires an experienced leader who can independently run production areas, manage personnel, and ensure high safety and quality standards without supervision.
Primary Purpose
The Production Lead provides leadership and operational support for the second shift across both plants within the Sills & Engineered Components division in Colfax. This role ensures the efficient setup and execution of production schedules, effective personnel management, and quick resolution of orders in a safe, organized manner.
Key Responsibilities
Shift Leadership & Personnel Management
- Provide independent direction, leadership, and communication to second-shift workers across sill assembly and astragal lines.
- Manage personnel placement to optimize production and eliminate bottlenecks.
- Provide continuous feedback on employee performance to shift supervision.
- Develop the skills and leadership potential of existing team members to build depth within the department.
- Coordinate and share labor resources between the Sill Plant and Lower Plant based on operational needs.
- Ensure smooth shift hand-off by completing and sending end-of-shift communications to 1st shift and plant leadership.
- Maintain consistent, effective communication with Supervisor as well as other Leads and production employees.
Production & Operational Excellence
- Efficiently set up, run, and maintain operational flow across both the Sill Plant and Lower Plant astragal production areas.
- Track productivity through man-hours and document labor savings and improvement results for management.
- Identify and resolve causes of equipment downtime by ensuring materials are staged properly.
- Oversee weekly preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure timely completion.
- Work collaboratively with supervisors, lead coordinators, and material handlers to resolve production issues.
- Maintain excellent personal attendance as an essential job function.
Safety & Housekeeping
- Enforce all Owens Corning safety policies, procedures, and rules consistently.
- Conduct constant follow-up to ensure crew members work safely and use proper personal protective equipment.
- Observe and report potential safety hazards to the Supervisor immediately to prevent injuries.
- Maintain strict enforcement of job center rotations to prevent strain or injury.
- Implement, sustain, and enforce 5S housekeeping and organizational improvements across all department areas.
Quality Control & Inventory Management
- Maintain complete knowledge of all materials and components.
- Consistently verify raw, sub-finished, and finished materials for quality, including precise cuts (squareness, rough cuts, bending).
- Audit the work of crew members to ensure strict adherence to quality standards.
- Ensure all materials are properly tagged with correct sizes, descriptions, and quantities.
- Manage inventories affecting all production areas and communicate material issues to Quality and Purchasing.
- Utilize computer systems effectively for inventory tracking and shipping functions.
Job Specifications & Qualifications
Experience & Education
- Education: High school diploma or GED required.
- Experience: Minimum of 12 months of manufacturing experience required to demonstrate skill in all phases of the job. Proven experience in a leadership or step-up role is highly preferred.
Technical & Skills Requirements
- Proficient in reading tape measures, calipers, and advanced measuring equipment.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate instructions clearly and concisely.
- Basic computer proficiency for responding to and sending emails, handling inventory and shipping documentation.
- Strong decision-making skills with the ability to work productively under minimal supervision.
- Mechanically inclined and adaptable to using various hand tools.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
- Physical Effort: Continuous standing for the entire shift, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, and lifting up to 30 lbs. Requires repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions, good hand-eye coordination, and normal or corrected hearing and vision.
- Working Conditions: Standard manufacturing environment with exposure to wood dust and aluminum. Must be able to withstand seasonal factory heat occasionally exceeding 95 degrees.
- Safety Equipment: Steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection (earplugs/muffs) are required at all times on the production floor.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) plan with up to a 6% company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Paid time off plus 11 paid holidays.