Senior Continuous Improvement and Safety Technician

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Sr Continuous Improvement & Safety Technician plays a critical role in ensuring workplace safety and compliance with health regulations, identify and eliminate waste, improve customer satisfaction, and reduce cost via the use of Lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies. This position will focus on the value stream’s performance improvements with the goal to yield zero unsafe conditions and behaviors, defect free products, on time delivery and an exceptional customer experience. Their work significantly contributes to the overall continuous improvement of the organization.

• Commitment to and be a leader of the CBB behavioral based safety program
• Together with the facility operations leadership and corporate safety teams, formulates general safety policies and procedures to be followed by company and plant personnel in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
• Communicate regularly with facility leadership team and operations teams to ensure plant project clarity and focus for all safety and continuous improvement initiatives and standards for the facility.
• Facilitates Kaizen events for assigned locations
• Leads continuous improvement efforts that will drive efficiency, reduce waste, and supports strategic objectives
• Creates, supports, and implements strategies to establish and improve overall compliance
• Inspects designated manufacturing operations to identify existing unsafe conditions and initiates corrective or preventative measures where needed.
• Actively participate in and/or lead local plant process improvements to promote cross-functional ideas and solutions.
• Actively leads and participates in the investigation of safety incidents and quality and service issues.
• Completes onboarding safety orientation for all new hires.
• Provide training and coaching to all operations team members on the practice of the Lean principles of waste identification and reduction and safe work behaviors.
• Evaluates and recommends process and equipment changes to enhance safety and minimize environmental impact.
• Investigates safety-related accidents, illnesses, and injuries, while providing recommendations based on findings.
• Administers, monitors and audits safety and health programs for OSHA compliance, conducting annual reviews on each program.
• Leads proactive air monitoring efforts to ensure adherence to standard practices.
• Conducts root cause analyses and follow-up on preventative/corrective actions.
• Performs job hazard analysis for ergonomic improvements and soft tissue injury prevention.
• Reviews accident investigation reports and ensures appropriate follow up; participates in claim reviews, mediations, and hearings; reviews workers compensation costs and monitors claims. Provides quality health care to employees to reduce workers compensation costs, absenteeism, and turnover.
• Team player and keeping safety first
• May be assigned other projects and duties as designated
• Willing/able to work overtime

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and/or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• At least 4+ years’ experience in a manufacturing work environment
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to anticipate needs, forecast conditions, set goals/standards and measure results.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and collaborative while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Flexible with working overtime and weekends when needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist

Site Address: 4020 SW 449 St., Horseshoe Beach, FL 32648

This is a position with the potential overtime. The shifts are 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours long depending on work orders for the day and season of the year.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? 

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

 

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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