Manufacturing Team Lead 1st Shift

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low‑rise non‑residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market‑leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi‑channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America.

Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at .

JOB DETAILS

Base Pay Range: $23.00 – $25.00 per hour

• Safety: Lead by example, ensure all required PPE is worn at all times.
• Start Up: Ensure schedules are ready for all line leads and distributed to each line on what they will be starting on. Know the status of each line at all times.
• Ensure all line leads are present and on time.
• Conduct meetings with leads to discuss areas requiring improvement and other production topics. Provide line escalation as needed.
• New hires: Onboard new hires correctly, assign them to the right mentor, and monitor their progress throughout the shift.
• Production boards: Verify that leads keep boards updated and address discrepancies promptly.
• Remakes: Ensure remakes are prioritized and moved through the line. Investigate and resolve delays with the lead.
• Fall Outs: Leads must maintain complete carts in their area. Verify carts are complete and labeled correctly throughout the shift.
• Downtime: Proactively manage downtime, keep people engaged with cleaning or other tasks, and plan activities for lunch/break periods.
• Production / Throughput: Drive production to meet goals as an area lead. Diagnose performance issues, determine corrective actions, and help lines reach MPO targets.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and never cut corners.
• Hold lines accountable for producing high quality work and adhering to CTQ guidelines.
• Make independent decisions when a supervisor is not present.
• Operate all equipment on the production floor of the area lead.
• Communicate clearly with peers and subordinates on daily business topics.
• Maintain excellent attendance; failure may result in demotion.
• Provide hourly updates to communication boards regarding line status.
• Follow supervisor instructions and convey them to leads above you.
• Read and interpret the schedule and prioritize tasks accordingly.
• Work overtime and weekends as required to meet production needs.
• Maintain a positive attitude and collaborate with employees you oversee.
• Learn the PC system and perform end‑of‑shift pass‑down when a supervisor is absent.
• Step into a lead role to run the line if a lead is absent.

• Work with minimal supervision.
• Strong organization and time‑management skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of working in a fast‑paced, people‑oriented environment.
• Understand technical concepts.
• Read and use a tape measure.
• Proficient PC skills.
• Quality Assurance background desired.
• Basic understanding of the 5‑Why process for troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions desired.

Full‑time team members receive medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401(k), EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training and professional development.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. View the Equal Employment Opportunity poster, your Right to Work poster and the organization’s participation in E‑Verify poster here. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 281‑897‑7788 or HR Compliance@cornerstone‑

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.