Technical Team Lead

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• Provides employee coaching and development to all PE board technical staff.  Makes technical decisions and works through process issues following proper protocols.
• Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Leads the continuous improvement projects within the PE boards manufacturing operations.
• Responsible for updating Standard Operating Procedures and Line condition monitoring.
• Assists with achieving daily production requirements and accurately reporting these results.
• Participates in and actively support facility safety systems.
• Understands and utilize the Quality Assurance system.
• Provides leadership and manages department priorities with regard to process controls and product efficiencies.
• Assists production manager in improving a system of production control, standard operating procedure, safety, quality control and performance management.
• Has direct liaison with maintenance and engineering personnel to correct issues regarding equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED; Associates Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years manufacturing experience.
• 1-2 years’ experience in plastics extrusion or plastics manufacturing.
• 1-2 years previous Technical experience preferred.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge to include Kaizen training, 5S and work experience, a plus.
• Quality management systems experience, a plus.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Planning: an ability to think ahead and prepare action plans to achieve results.
• Employee technical training and development.
• Ability to read, interpret and complete production schedules and reporting forms.
• Measurement of performance to goals and standards.  (KPI’s and departmental metrics)
• An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations.
• Systems and continuous improvement orientation.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues; report and/or correct problems in an effective manner. Utilizing RCA tools
• Quality orientation and attention to detail.
• Mechanical ability.
• Extrusion and downstream production knowledge
• Problem analysis and resolution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• An ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with MS Word and Excel.
• Strong team leadership and team player.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts in a continuous manufacturing operation
• Ability to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled

Additional Information

Company Description:

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

Additional Information:

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: USD - USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits