Team Leader - Pultrusion

Special‑Lite is seeking a Team Leader – Pultrusion to join our Benton Harbor team. This individual will lead and work alongside employees within our Pultrusion department and provide training and guidance to the team under the direction of the Production Supervisor. This role is accountable for safety, quality, customer satisfaction and daily production output within the department. About Pultrusion Our Pultrusion department is responsible for combining rolls of fiberglass material with a custom mixed chemical resin product through machinery dies to create lightweight, high-strength fiberglass parts for our doors and frames. Essential Functions – Leadership Coaches and provides feedback to employees One‑on‑One reviews with all hourly employees in department Write‑ups and progressive disciplinary conversations as required per policy Career conversations with employees; internal skill progressions Develops annual performance reviews with Production Manager for all reporting hourly employees Maintains positive employee relations within the department, ensuring practices are fair and consistent; leads and models a positive employee culture Runs weekly Whiteboard meetings Maintains a neat, orderly, and organized work area at all times Work with Human Resources department to conduct interviews & provide hiring recommendations to Production Supervisor Assists Production Supervisor to create an onboarding plan for new hires in department; position & training Monitors and approves vacation requests; makes labor adjustments to cover production needs Essential Functions – Production Accountable for production output, quality and on‑time delivery throughout the department Schedules overtime to meet production needs; supports team during the mandatory hours required Updates Late Orders tracker online Reviews Customer Complaints in system; helps customer service resolve issues; shares with production team for lessons learned / continuous improvement Conduct “Call & Respond” audits for QCP/Expedited/Warranty/New Hire work Fill out and submit Rework Sheets Fill out Rework Request Forms for material missing or need replacement Calculate daily roll over and turn into scheduling Ensures that the necessary products and materials are in the department to build a quality product and meet production deadlines Calls attention to and weighs in on material decisions involving color, fit or other assembly issues Monitors inventory levels of department‑located stock material like clips, reinforcements, tooling, 6” fillers, etc. Ensures safety procedures are followed and recommends improvements Assigns/allocates work based upon the strengths and abilities of the employees within the department Assigns and reassigns labor to address absences or efficiency issues within the team Produce daily production schedules; ensure folders are distributed Examines blueprints/engineering drawings to determine material requirements and task sequences; collaborates with Detailing on questions and/or blueprint discrepancies Cleans, lubricates and troubleshoots equipment failures as needed Monitors, reports on, and assists in developing countermeasures in respect to our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Update physical and electronic PCC Charts for Safety, Production, Reworks & NAO Actively engages in continuous improvement efforts in the department through collaborative effort Leads or participates in meetings regarding reworks, Not As Ordered (customer complaints) and other continuous improvement projects Helps integrate new products and product changes into production (ECO, SISS, etc.) Benefits Of Working For Special‑Lite In addition to a competitive salary and rewarding work, Special‑Lite employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability; 401(k) match, Performance and Holiday Bonuses, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Vacation and Sick time, Paid Holidays and optional uniforms provided. Position Requirements High school diploma or GED is required. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program is required. Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of assigned work. Experience working with, and the ability to read measuring devices such as a ruler and measuring tape is required – must be able to read down to 1/32”. Basic maintenance knowledge and skills to inspect, diagnose and repair equipment. Ability to be certified in forklift operation and man‑lift operation. Understanding of manufacturing procedures and practices. Excellent communication skills in written and verbal forms. Ability to read, comprehend and carry‑out instructions in written, oral and diagram form. Excellent decision making and problem‑solving. Ability to develop and nurture strong, productive relationships in all levels of the organization. Experience with Microsoft Office applications. Demonstrates a sense of urgency, prioritizes well, shows energy, responds to opportunities, instills urgency in others, and meets deadlines. We Value Experience driving a forklift is a plus. Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus. Experience working with chemicals, resins and/or fiberglass is a plus. Experience troubleshooting mechanical operations is a plus. Physical Requirements Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate equipment, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to talk and hear. Frequently required to stand and walk. Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, and crawl. Frequently required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 70‑pounds. Specific vision abilities required include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasionally subject to loud noise. Work Environment Safety glasses and safety toe shoes are required on the production floor at all times. Hearing protection is required in designated areas. Frequently subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electric current and exposure to heat and chemicals. Occasionally subject to conditions including one or more of the following that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, or poor ventilation. Occasionally exposed to cold, hot, wet and/or humid shop conditions. Special‑Lite is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. About Special‑Lite Special‑Lite manufactures engineered architectural products, which include commercial entrance systems, interior aluminum (Type II) framing with swing or sliding aluminum framed doors, and FRP restroom partitions. Our interior and exterior complete entrance system products are fiberglass or aluminum flush doors with many door face texture options including wood grain, aluminum monumental (stile & rail) doors, fiberglass, and aluminum framing. Our engineered, made‑to‑order architectural products are used in new construction and renovation projects for educational, commercial, institutional, industrial and municipal applications. The company was founded in 1971 and pioneered the use of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) material for door skins in the early 1980’s, and today is the largest volume producer of commercial FRP doors in the United States. Exceptional Manufacturing & Engineering The Special‑Lite approach to producing our products is unique in the industry. We combine the best aspects of traditional hands‑on detail, innovative design, and advanced technology to make the toughest, most durable doors possible. The high quality of our doors, framing, and bathroom partitions results from individual craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a personal commitment to quality that is unique in the industry. #J-18808-Ljbffr