Department Lead

Job Purpose

The Group Lead works as part of a team performing multiple duties for the production and assembly of windows and/or entry door products. This team member’s assigned team and tasks will vary based on business necessity.

• Flexibility of work hours including mandatory overtime when business needs require.
• Ability to learn and rotate to different tasks and/or positions with varying physical requirements.
• Ability to move to different lines and responsibilities.
• Ability to safely work with and around moving equipment.
• Ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner with team members.
• Regular and dependable attendance consistent with company guidelines is required.
• Perform standard work within predetermined cycle times while adhering to accuracy and quality standards.
• Operate equipment/tools that require close control, adjustment, following production orders.
• Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures.
• Meet the physical requirements of the job.
• Learn and perform repetitive job tasks.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance duties.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Inspect product for quality.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Pass a drug screen.
• Pass pre‑employment tests.
• Pass pre‑work ability/modification functional capacity screen, if required for the position.
• Successful completion of pre‑screen testing (mechanical, following instructions, numerical computation), if required for the position.
• Manufacturing related experience is preferred.
• Job specific experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Decision making/problem solving in a manufacturing environment with minimal supervision.
• Use of hand tools and machinery is required.
• Requires above average communication skills and the cognitive ability to learn safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Familiarity with American units of measure for weight, time, and distance.
• Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with ten’s and hundred’s.
• Use of measurement devices.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Adaptability.

Incumbents must be able to identify and differentiate between individual parts: frame, sash, and accessory raw materials, colors, and corresponding parts; production labels and production cart numerical system; various machine operations on the line.

• Frame, sash, and accessory raw materials, colors, and corresponding parts.
• Production labels and production cart numerical system.
• Various machine operations on the line.

• Ability to locate and comprehend information provided on labels, specifically style of window (DH, SH, PC, DS, EV), glass color, glass size and match to label.
• Must be able to read and comprehend and adjust production schedule from optimizer.
• Must understand orientation and type of glass being used.
• Must be able to comprehend and memorize corresponding spacer and thickness specifications.
• Must know how to reject glass and print repair label.
• Must be able to place product in proper unit on production racks.
• Ability to produce glass at rate of 50 units per hour to proper length with minimal waste.
• Must be able to successfully complete any task on glass production line while supervising production.

• Drug‑free workplace.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses/side shields, gloves, safety shoes.
• Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas.
• Seasonal high temperatures and humidity.
• Fast pace with productivity goals.
• Work in a team environment.
• Frequent handling of plastic, vinyl, wood, metal, and glass.

• Stand continuously and walk frequently during each shift.
• Lift up to 45 lbs. at waist level and up to 15 lbs. at shoulder level on an occasional basis when moving products.
• Push or pull with up to 45 lbs. of force on an occasional basis when moving products.
• Generate up to 25 lbs. of grip strength on an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.
• Generate up to 15 lbs. of pinch strength on an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.
• Display average eye‑hand coordination while using both hands on a continuous basis while performing job tasks.
• Use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Perform elevated work on an occasional basis when handling products.
• Stoop, kneel or squat on an occasional basis when handling products.
• Reach forward and to the side frequently when handling products.
• Stand continuously and walk frequently during each shift.
• Able to stand and perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day.