Production Team Lead

<Strong>At Masonite, we understand that people are key. We are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another. We continuously strive to improve both our products and our customers’ experiences. This drive leads us to revolutionize the door industry and help people walk through walls.</Strong>

Northumberland, PA

Masonite Careers

<div class="elementor-element elementor-element-8e366bd color--green elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="8e366bd" data-element_type="heading.default">OUR CULTURE:</div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7677bec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="7677bec" data-element_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5205513 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5205513" data-element_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p style="margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;"><br />At Masonite, we understand that people are key. We are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">We hire people that demonstrate integrity under pressure. Integrity is at the foundation of everything we do. It is in each door we make, in our commitment delivery and in our honest and sincere communication.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">Our employees are flexible, versatile and resilient. Our ability to weather any storm, to bend without breaking, is what allows us to hear the knock and open the door with confidence, no matter what&rsquo;s on the other side.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">We hold the door open for each other and for new ideas. We want everyone to freely contribute ideas and add value, so we are positive and encouraging. This collaborative environment is what makes Masonite a transparent, fair company- one that doesn&rsquo;t hide behind closed doors.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">This drive leads us to revolutionize the door industry and help people walk through walls.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> https://www.masonite.com/

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Full time

Overview: To work in the business by ensuring that processes run smoothly and to work on the business by actively seeking continuous improvement opportunities.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Provide leadership at the Tier 1 Meeting ensuring metrics are reviewed; metric misses are addressed with countermeasures, root cause identification, corrective actions, with assigned responsibility and target completion dates and ensure any support required is identified and verified.</li> <li>Maintain the integrity of Tier 1 and 2 Board data and information.</li> <li>Assign process/team members (Operators) to daily work assignments and ensure all required training and certifications are evaluated and complied with for the assignment.</li> <li>Attend Tier 2 Meeting escalating issues requiring additional support and communicating the result of the items escalated along with returning any required information to the Tier 1 team area.</li> <li>Perform regular lean process audits to verify integrity of lean standards.</li> <li>Maintain housekeeping and safety of Tier 1 area. Provide training, demonstration and coaching to assigned process/team on lean tools and methodology.</li> <li>Assist production supervisor with assessing team member development needs and developing training plans.</li> <li>Holds regular engagements and GEMBA walk with operators to facilitate achievement of production requirements, consistency, and teamwork</li> <li>Provide regular communication, feedback, coaching and ongoing support to operators regarding process.</li> <li>Monitor and ensure a positive work environment for employees.</li> <li>Ensure that an effective communication system is in place through all levels of the process.</li> <li>Ensure that roles and expectations are clearly communicated throughout the process team.</li> <li>Respond quickly to &ldquo;Andon&rdquo; signals that require support.</li> <li>Assist operators in the interpretation of procedures, methods and correct use of production equipment to ensure procedures are followed.</li> <li>Operational direct work as required by the line design and loading.</li> </ul> <br />
Requirements: <ul> <li><strong>Education</strong>: High School Diploma or GED. Additional formal education and/or training is a plus</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Experience</strong>: <ul> <li>5 plus years work experience in a manufacturing environment required;</li> <li>Successful candidates have shown a good performance record of technical competence and leadership demonstrated through performance feedback at the meets or exceeds expectations level.</li> <li>Working knowledge and experience of production flow and processes.</li> <li>Highly energized and self-motivated with experience working with teams to implement change.</li> <li>Have the patience, perseverance and passion to drive the lean culture across the plant.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) required for coaching others.</li> <li>Ability to lead, influence and motivate a group of peers without direct supervision authority.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Knowledge, skills &amp; abilities</strong>:</li> <li>Self driven, accountable, high integrity, open communicator, strong work ethic</li> <li>Intermediate computer skills in programs such as MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook are required, fast and accurate data entry skills</li> <li>General accounting knowledge helpful</li> <li>Strong time management skills.​&nbsp; Must be able to handle various issues simultaneously and prioritize.​</li> <li>Strong organizational skills.​</li> <li>Strong communication skills both written and verbal</li> <li>Action orientation</li> <li>Coaching for improvement</li> <li>Coaching for success</li> <li>Delegation &amp; empowerment</li> <li>Guiding interactions</li> <li>Influencing</li> <li>Judgment</li> <li>Managing relationships</li> <li>Planning &amp; organizing</li> <li>Problem/Opportunity analysis</li> <li>Managing through systems</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Physical Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lift 1-30lbs frequently (up to 50% in a 10-hour day)</li> <li>Lift 30-60lbs regularly (up to 30% in a 10-hour day)</li> <li>Lift 60+lbs occasionally (up to 25% in a 10-hour day)</li> <li>Push/Pull 100lbs with assistance seldom (up to 13% in a 10-hour day)</li> <li>Kneel occasionally (up to 25% in a 10-hour day)</li> <li>Squat occasionally (up to 25% in a 10-hour day)</li> <li>Stoop frequently (up to 25% in a 10-hour day)</li> <li>Work with extended arms seldom (up to 13% in a 10-hour day)</li> <li>Stand in one spot for long periods</li> </ul>