Metal Roof Panel Lead

Lead Panel Operator

About This Role

The Lead Operator plays a critical role in supporting daily manufacturing operations by providing direction, training, and technical support to production team members. This role helps ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of metal roofing products while serving as a key resource between operators and production leadership. The Lead Operator promotes a culture of safety, continuous improvement, teamwork, and accountability while helping drive operational performance and employee development. Through hands-on leadership and problem-solving, this position contributes directly to Gibraltar's commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do

• Train and coach new and existing team members on safe work practices, operational procedures, quality standards, and equipment operation.
• Support daily production activities by performing all operational tasks within the assigned area and providing coverage as needed.
• Monitor production processes, conduct quality and safety audits, and identify opportunities for corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate work assignments and communicate production priorities, updates, and operational information between team members and supervisors.
• Ensure work areas are properly stocked with materials, supplies, safety equipment, and resources required for efficient operations.
• Assist with equipment changeovers, startup activities, routine preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Verify that products meet established quality standards through inspections, measurements, and adherence to production requirements.
• Promote a positive work environment by modeling safe behaviors, supporting teamwork, driving 5S activities, and encouraging employee engagement and development.

What Success Looks Like

In your first year, you will:

• Establish yourself as a trusted resource and leader for operators within your assigned production area.
• Successfully train and develop team members to perform their roles safely and effectively.
• Improve production efficiency through proactive problem-solving and support of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help reduce downtime by identifying equipment concerns and supporting preventative maintenance efforts.
• Maintain high standards for safety, quality, housekeeping, and operational performance.
• Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages accountability, engagement, and continuous learning.

What You'll Bring

Must-Haves

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience leading, training, mentoring, or directing production team members.
• Basic computer skills and experience completing production, quality, or training documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and perform physical job requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in metal roofing, roll forming, or metal fabrication environments.
• Experience operating, setting up, or troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, or operational excellence principles.
• Experience with New Tech Machinery, Schlebach Quadro, Rollformer equipment, or standing seam metal roofing production systems.
• Previous involvement in cross-training programs, employee development, or production leadership initiatives.

Location, Travel and Compensation

• Onsite position.
• Minimal travel required.
• The estimated salary range for this role is dependent on experience.

Who We Are

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer of products and services for the residential, agtech and infrastructure markets. We are driven by a simple but powerful purpose: to build solutions that make life better - for the people and the planet. Across our businesses, we empower our people to make a real impact - whether that is improving processes, building stronger teams, or delivering innovative solutions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.