YOUR ROLEResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:Lead and support production team members to meet daily manufacturing targets.Communicate shift goals, updates, and expectations clearly to team members.Serve as a role model for attendance, performance, and workplace behavior.Support shift handoffs by communicating key updates and issues to maintenance or supervisors.Inspect boards and ensure visual and dimensional quality standards are met.Use QA inspection tools to measure the quality of products.Follow QA standards to ensure we are producing a quality product.Provide proper training for all new end of line associates.Monitor and provide coaching and feedback regarding work performance of end of line associates.Communicate with extruder operators to ensure a quality end product.Review work order and ensure correct tags and color.Manage line documentation.Ensure packaging specification are met.Ensure clean and organized work areas are maintained in accordance with 6S and housekeeping standards.Adheres to Fiberon’s safety requirements.Assist with managing the production floor (breaks, absences, etc.)WORK ENVIRONMENTManufacturing environment with exposure to:Heat, noise, dust, and moving machineryMay require availability outside of standard hours to support troubleshooting or continuous operations.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSStrength & EnduranceAbility to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing between 20 to 50 pounds independently (over 50 pounds with buddy lift), including cleaning equipment, dust collection systems, and raw materials.Perform repetitive tasks such as sweeping, brushing, vacuuming, and operating tools like staple guns and banders.Stand and walk for extended periods (8 to 12-hour shifts) during production and cleaning tasks.Maintain stamina and focus to perform physically demanding tasks without fatigue.Mobility & FlexibilityBend, squat, stoop, kneel, crawl, and stretch to reach and clean various areas, inspect equipment, and align materials.Climb ladders and work at heights to access dust accumulation and perform maintenance tasks.Reach or work above shoulder level as needed.Dexterity & CoordinationUse hand tools such as brushes, brooms, scrapers, and vacuums with precision and good hand-eye coordination.Handle packaging materials, attach labels, and refill equipment accurately and efficiently.Visual & Sensory AcuityGood vision required to identify dust accumulation, inspect product quality, and monitor screens and labels.Ability to perform color and defect inspections with close attention to detail.Maintain balance and spatial awareness to ensure safety and stability in a dynamic environment.Environmental ToleranceWork in hot, noisy, dusty, and/or humid conditions for extended periods.Tolerate exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, and varying temperatures.Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, respirators, safety glasses, earplugs, and gloves for long durations.Communication & SafetyCommunicate effectively with team members regarding defects, operational issues, and safety concerns.Recognize personal physical limits and request assistance when tasks become too demanding.QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or equivalentAdditional technical, manufacturing, or quality-related training preferred EXPERIENCE Minimum 1-3 years of manufacturing preferredPrevious experience in product inspection, stacking , packaging, or material handling preferredExperience in composite decking, plastics, wood-plastic composites, or related manufacturing environments preferredPrior leadership, training, or team lead experience preferred
