Production Supervisor 1st Shift

Job Description

The Production Supervisor coaches, trains, supports, and develops a team of flexible, multi-skilled associates in accordance with Cornerstone Building Brand's values, employee covenant, and strategic direction.

The purpose of this position is to support the Production Manager in driving the process of continuous improvement for a small/stable Production (procurement to delivery). This position takes a lead role in meeting targets for safety, quality, costs, customer service and associate satisfaction/development within the Production.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

• Maintain high level of visibility with associates. Use hands-on approach to communicate daily and involve associates in problem solving
• Promote safety and ensure a safe work environment and safe associate work habits
• Develop a high-performance work team with high levels of associate morale, satisfaction, and performance
• Create and maintain a respectful work environment by listening, seeking facts to support decisions, managing one’s own reactions, and addressing unacceptable behavior
• Help associates succeed through performance management. Provide coaching and performance communication to support development
• Review general status of production schedules to identify and resolve problems
• Ensure the desired product quality levels are achieved through use of standard work and training to those standards, training in operation and inspection techniques, and use of tools/data
• Support and implement new, customer-focused processes in accordance with lean principles and practices. Provide training and coaching to improve standard work, work center organization (5S), and housekeeping. Actively provide change leadership as required
• Support and foster an environment of continuous improvement by encouraging associates to challenge existing processes and implement solutions that enhance the overall effectiveness of the operation
• Support associates in understanding company policies and practices
• Maintain time and production records
• Take notice of process related problems and support associates in taking corrective action to improve the overall performance of the team
• Communicate with and listen to associates on a daily basis regarding work center/team performance, strategic initiatives, policy changes, safety, quality, etc.
• Communicate with other supervisors and appropriate personnel regarding equipment, safety, work center schedules, company policies and practices, performance improvement plans, etc.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible supervisory and leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in a manufacturing operation with demonstrated ability to acquire and apply manufacturing principles a plus
• Proficient in Lean and 5S principles
• Demonstrated ability to work with and motivate people

Additional Information

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. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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

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