Manufacturing Lead

Manufacturing Lead at Fortune Brands Innovations. Responsibilities include leadership and team coordination, production flow and performance oversight, quality and process compliance, safety and 6S, inventory and order management, reporting and administrative support, training and development, and cross-department communication.

Responsibilities

Assign daily tasks and ensure employees understand expectations; Conduct shift huddles to communicate goals, safety reminders, and priorities; Promote teamwork, accountability, and positive work culture; Provide coaching, guidance, and support to team members; Ensure production flow runs smoothly; Proactively address delays, bottlenecks, and workload changes; Monitor hourly performance and update Hour-by-Hour boards and KPI towers; Review FG Inspection Error reports and take corrective actions; Ensure adherence to work instructions, quality standards, and procedures; Collaborate with QA to resolve material, quality, or equipment issues; Maintain accurate quality documentation; Conduct 6S audits and ensure adherence to safety standards; Enforce PPE and safe work practices; Monitor raw material and finished goods levels and communicate shortages; Ensure accurate order setup and manage order modifications and past due orders; Update production logs, tracking sheets, and department reporting tools; Provide performance metrics and reports to Production Supervisors; Train new and existing employees; Support cross-training efforts; Communicate effectively with planning, QA, maintenance, and other departments; Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Strong leadership and communication abilities; Knowledge of manufacturing, quality, and safety requirements; Proficiency with production tools (e.g. Thrive MES, WMS, Excel, ERP); Strong problem-solving and organizational skills; Ability to read/interpret technical documents; Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division); Ability to communicate effectively in English; Ability to lead a diverse team to meet production goals; Attention to detail and strong commitment to company standards; Ability to work under deadlines and adapt to changing priorities; Consistent adherence to safety, quality, and process expectations; Prolonged standing and walking on the production floor; Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs; Ability to move safely through manufacturing areas.

Nice to have

High school diploma or GED; Minimum 2 years of Lead experience; Minimum 3–5 years in a manufacturing environment; Door hardware preferred.

Benefits

Annual bonus plan or role-based sales incentive plan; Robust health plans; Market-leading 401(k) program with company contribution; Product discounts; Flexible time off benefits; Adoption benefits; Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)