Fortune Brands Innovations
Innovates in home and hardware products, enhancing life with smart solutions and quality designs.
7 hours ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
New London, North Carolina, United States
Onsite
Company Size
25,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
process decisions
continuous improvement
sop updates
production reporting
equipment liaison
quality assurance
The Technical Lead for the PE board will coach and develop the technical staff, make informed process decisions, and ensure adherence to established protocols. This role balances quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale while driving continuous improvement projects and maintaining up‑to‑date standard operating procedures. The incumbent will also support production targets, safety systems, and act as a liaison with maintenance and engineering to resolve equipment issues.
- Coach and develop PE board technical staff.
- Make technical decisions and resolve process issues per protocols.
- Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve results.
- Lead continuous improvement projects in manufacturing operations.
- Update standard operating procedures and monitor line conditions.
- Assist in meeting daily production targets and report results accurately.
- Participate in and support facility safety systems.
- Utilize the Quality Assurance system.
- Provide leadership and manage department priorities for process control and product efficiency.
- Aid production manager in improving production control, SOPs, safety, quality, and performance management.
- Liaise with maintenance and engineering to address equipment issues.
Requirements
associate degree
manufacturing exp
plastics extrusion
lean manufacturing
root‑cause
ms excel
Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with an associate’s degree preferred, and bring 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, including 1–2 years in plastics extrusion. Demonstrated leadership, lean manufacturing knowledge, and strong analytical and communication skills are essential to manage priorities, improve processes, and coach employees. Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and root‑cause analysis tools is also required.
- Hold a high school diploma/GED; associate’s degree preferred.
- possess 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, including 1–2 years in plastics extrusion.
- Have 1–2 years of prior technical experience (preferred).
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing (Kaizen, 5S) and quality management systems.
- Demonstrated leadership ability to achieve results through others.
- Strong planning skills to develop action plans.
- Experience delivering employee technical training and development.
- Ability to read, interpret, and complete production schedules and reports.
- Proficiency in measuring performance against KPIs and departmental metrics.
- Capability to balance safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations.
- Continuous improvement mindset and systems orientation.
- Skilled in troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis (RCA) tools.
- Mechanical aptitude and extrusion/downstream production knowledge.
- Strong problem analysis and resolution skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work 12‑hour shifts.
- Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
- Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.
Benefits
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is a leading innovation company dedicated to creating smarter, safer, and more beautiful homes. The company offers competitive compensation, performance‑based bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, a market‑leading 401(k) match, product discounts, flexible time off, and inclusive fertility and adoption benefits. Employees also have access to Employee Resource Groups that foster diversity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
- A leader in innovation, transforming everyday spaces with smart, functional products.
- Focused on creating sustainable solutions that enhance the way people live, work, and play.
- With decades of experience, the company has pioneered advancements in home hardware, kitchen, and bath industries.
- Their product lines include iconic brands that redefine comfort, performance, and design.
- From high-end kitchen systems to innovative home security technologies, Fortune Brands is at the forefront of next-gen solutions.
- Known for its strong financial growth, the company continues to expand its reach globally with cutting-edge designs.
- They have a history of pushing boundaries with both traditional and digital product offerings.
Culture + Values
- Purpose: "We Elevate Every Life by Transforming Spaces into Havens."
- Blueprint Behaviors: "Think Big, Learn Fast; Work It Together; Make the Hard Call."
- Strategic Drivers: "Brands that Create Impact; Partner that Sets the Pace; Ecosystems that Change the Game; Fuel that Powers our Purpose."
- High standards: core values include integrity and accountability (from Code of Business Conduct and Ethics).
- Operating model focus areas: category management, global supply chain excellence, business simplification, digital transformation.
Environment + Sustainability
30% by 2030
Carbon Emissions Reduction
Aims to reduce Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions by 30% from 2022 baseline by 2030.
50% by 2030
Renewable Energy Offset
Target to offset 50% of electricity usage with renewable sources by 2030.
1.4m kWh
On-Site Solar Generation
Generated 1.4 million kWh of solar energy in 2023 across three sites, with one more site expected by 2025.
1 Trillion Gallons
Water Conservation Goal
Aimed to save 1 trillion gallons of water by 2030; achieved ~257 billion gallons by 2023.
2,000 Tons
Ocean Plastic Repurposed
Target to repurpose 2,000 tons of ocean plastic by 2030; achieved ~750 tons by 2023.
- Signed virtual power purchase agreement for 60 MW solar in CA, starting early 2028, covering ~68% of 2023 electricity usage.
- Fiberon PE composite decking contains ≥94% recycled mixed wood fiber and plastic; recycles ~100 million lbs of plastic annually.
- Therma‑Tru doors are ENERGY STAR qualified and designed for energy conservation.
- Global TRIR safety record: <1.0 in 2023 (ex‑acquisitions).
Inclusion & Diversity
60% associates
Hourly Production Roles
60% of associates work in hourly production roles, reflecting equitable employment opportunities.
TRIR <1.0
Global Safety Metric
The company maintains a global Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) below 1.0, demonstrating a commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment.
2021 DEI Strategy
Comprehensive Equity Initiative
A comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy was launched in 2021, informed by global employee engagement surveys and actionable outcomes.
First ESG-linked Goals
2021 Implementation
The company introduced its first environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-linked DEI goals in 2021, emphasizing transparency and accountability in diversity and inclusion efforts.
- Associate Resource Groups (ERGs) support inclusivity and authentic self-expression.
- Women representation: Board composition above benchmark for manufacturing companies (as of May 7, 2024).