Team Leader - PGT Innovations

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators.

1. Reviews Daily Production Schedule.

• Coordinates with the manager the order in which jobs will be completed.
• Check dashboard for orders shipping day of or day before ship. Always focus on completing those orders first. Goal is to maintain 3 days ahead of ship.

1. Familiar with barriers to production.

• Advises the department manager of all barriers to production. (Remakes on glass, recuts, mechanical issues, etc.)
• Works to remove all barriers to production.

1. Knows location/availability of metal.

• Verifies metal availability and location.
• Coordinates with the Processor to ensure an uninterrupted supply of material.

1. Assigns crew duties.

• Specifies which order to process.
• Delegates certain responsibilities

1. Maintains constant oversight and awareness of the production process.

• Maintains an up-to-the-hour log which clearly identifies the status of all units and reports back to manager on an hourly basis
• Advises and cross trains personnel using cross training schedule provided by dept. manager.
• Ensures inventory is maintained using the provided Kanban sheet.
• Prints product labels using Custom View.
• Verifies accuracy of NFRC label.

1. Verify the size, color, configuration, and condition of each unit produced.
   • Uses check list for all completed product and attached with paperwork.
2. Verify and maintain 100% quality of product.
3. Scan units as soon as they are completed.

1. Personnel

• Reports personnel issues to the department manager.
• Leaving work early.
• Reporting late for work.
• Not following safety rules.
• Not following written instructions.
• Any behavior that disrupts the manufacturing process.

        10. End Shift Cleaning Verification

• Workstations are clear of debris.
• All tools put away
• Trash dumped
• Saws area clear of debris and all extrusions have been placed back in correct locations.

         11. End of day

• Update schedule with stage on the line
• Write down wet line totals and ensure all staged product is correct for next shift to process/build.

• Provide operational support services and sometimes act as first-line supervisor of a transactional operations area. Involves using existing
  systems and protocols.
• Operate complex machines and systems, adjusting processes to optimize quality and productivity. Also responsible for generating
  solutions to complex inefficiencies.
• Contribute data and information to production plans. Run reports, check accuracy, and distribute information.
• Lead a team performing routine work; conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign
  employee training to experienced workers.
• Follow the organization's EHS policies, procedures and mandatory instructions; to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the wellbeing of oneself and other in the workplace; instruct the team in a safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
• Ensure work is completed to the required standards of productivity, quality and timeliness; support the quality function by working within
  strict quality standards.
• Provide instruction and informal advice to less experienced colleagues within the team to develop their skills.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of
  conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from
  mandatory procedure.

At PGT Innovations, we may build and support high-quality, innovative windows and doors, but every day holds opportunities for us to do so much more – from building stronger teams through leading, supporting, mentoring, and collaborating, to fostering better relationships with our customers.

WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT

Every day we look for opportunities to grow and achieve greatness – together.

This isn’t an “everyone for themselves” environment. Here, we look out for each other. We help each other. We prop each other up during challenging times. 

Because inventing, building, and delivering the future of windows and doors is not a one-person job. It takes all of us.

• Our collaborative group.
• Our understanding family.
• Our strong team.

Working together to inspire greater opportunity for our customers, our community, and our team members. 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation
• Career advancement opportunities
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan
• 401k matching
• Profit sharing
• Paid time off
• Volunteer time off

PGT Innovations is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or

physical disability, marital/family/caregiver status, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local low. PGT Innovations also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.