Shipping Lead
Fortune Brands Innovations, City Of Industry, CA, United States
Job Description
Leadership & Team Coordination
* 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.
* Provides timely, effective written responses to inquiries
Production Flow & Performance Oversight
* Ensure production "Flow" (materials, information, people) runs smoothly.
* Proactively address delays, bottlenecks, and workload changes.
* Monitor hourly performance and update Hour?by?Hour boards and KPI towers.
* Utilize production tools (e.g., MES, production calculators, metrics dashboards).
Quality & Process Compliance
* 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 and updates.
Safety & 6S Responsibilities
* Conduct 6S audits and ensure adherence to safety standards.
* Enforce PPE and safe work practices.
* Report unsafe conditions or incidents promptly.
* Support ongoing safety initiatives.
Inventory & Order Management
* Monitor raw material and finished goods levels; communicate shortages.
* Ensure accurate order setup (e.g., adjustments, groupings, cut?offs).
* Manage order modifications Past due orders and ensure timely, accurate processing.
Reporting & Administrative Support
* Update production logs, tracking sheets, and department reporting tools.
* Provide performance metrics and reports to Production Supervisors.
* Assist with timekeeping, attendance notes, and performance documentation.
* Contribute input for evaluations and coaching conversations.
Training & Development
* Train new and existing employees in procedures, quality, and safety.
* Support cross?training efforts to strengthen team flexibility.
* Assist in implementing solutions for performance issues.
Cross-Department Communication
* Communicate effectively with planning, QA, maintenance, and other departments.
* Escalate issues early and clearly to maintain production flow.
Other Duties
* Performs additional duties as assigned, supporting operational needs across various departments.
* Demonstrate flexibility to meet business needs and customer lead times.
Qualifications
Education
* High school diploma or GED preferred.
Experience
* Minimum 2 years of Lead experience preferred.
* Minimum 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment (door hardware preferred).
Skills
* 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.
Requirements
* 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.
Physical Demands
* Prolonged standing and walking on the production floor.
* Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs (documents or light items).
* Ability to move safely through manufacturing areas.
Leadership & Team Coordination
* 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.
* Provides timely, effective written responses to inquiries
Production Flow & Performance Oversight
* Ensure production "Flow" (materials, information, people) runs smoothly.
* Proactively address delays, bottlenecks, and workload changes.
* Monitor hourly performance and update Hour?by?Hour boards and KPI towers.
* Utilize production tools (e.g., MES, production calculators, metrics dashboards).
Quality & Process Compliance
* 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 and updates.
Safety & 6S Responsibilities
* Conduct 6S audits and ensure adherence to safety standards.
* Enforce PPE and safe work practices.
* Report unsafe conditions or incidents promptly.
* Support ongoing safety initiatives.
Inventory & Order Management
* Monitor raw material and finished goods levels; communicate shortages.
* Ensure accurate order setup (e.g., adjustments, groupings, cut?offs).
* Manage order modifications Past due orders and ensure timely, accurate processing.
Reporting & Administrative Support
* Update production logs, tracking sheets, and department reporting tools.
* Provide performance metrics and reports to Production Supervisors.
* Assist with timekeeping, attendance notes, and performance documentation.
* Contribute input for evaluations and coaching conversations.
Training & Development
* Train new and existing employees in procedures, quality, and safety.
* Support cross?training efforts to strengthen team flexibility.
* Assist in implementing solutions for performance issues.
Cross-Department Communication
* Communicate effectively with planning, QA, maintenance, and other departments.
* Escalate issues early and clearly to maintain production flow.
Other Duties
* Performs additional duties as assigned, supporting operational needs across various departments.
* Demonstrate flexibility to meet business needs and customer lead times.
Qualifications
Education
* High school diploma or GED preferred.
Experience
* Minimum 2 years of Lead experience preferred.
* Minimum 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment (door hardware preferred).
Skills
* 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.
Requirements
* 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.
Physical Demands
* Prolonged standing and walking on the production floor.
* Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs (documents or light items).
* Ability to move safely through manufacturing areas.