Job Description
The Production Supervisor performs frontline supervisory functions and is responsible for safety, corrective action, associate relations, housekeeping, and performance reviews for a shift or for multiple shifts of hourly associates as well as making recommendations to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product. Supervises, directs, advises, and trains manufacturing team members in accordance with established manufacturing policies and procedures to ensure production demands are met. Ensures all activities are focused on quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. In addition, this position will actively encourage and support concepts of associate involvement, continuous improvement, 5S, and lean manufacturing concepts.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates the manufacture of building window and door products to meet production demands, while ensuring quality, safety, and environmental responsibility
- In conjunction with appropriate plant leadership, develops and implements staffing guidelines to maximize utilization of human resources while controlling manpower costs
- Maintain a high degree of leadership and supervisory skills including developing and training associates so they are prepared to assume positions of increasing responsibilities; evaluates associates and give feedback to perform better; and hold shift meetings for Safety and Production items as instructed by the manager
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to include 5S, Minutes Per Opening (MPO). Identifies and assists with implementations for continuous process improvement. Uses statistics or SPC to help better control the extrusion and/or production or assembly process
- Provides technical leadership and training to shift personnel in areas that may include line setup/operation, testing, tooling, troubleshooting, machine metrics definition/reporting, changeover, safety procedures and record keeping
- Interviews qualified candidates for manufacturing positions and recommends candidates for hire
- Assigns personnel to lines or production areas and oversees line or area rotations and break schedules during assigned shift(s) by maintaining a high degree of communication skills to accomplish seamless shift changes and troubleshooting progress
- Completes or oversees completion of paperwork relative to line operation including online HRIS systems such as Dayforce to track and approve timesheets
- Knowledge and understanding of all safety policies and regulations and ability to address all unsafe acts and conditions
- Provides coaching and counseling to associates and corrective action when needed, always following the company guidelines
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Management, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of three years of progressively responsible supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Relevant experience in windows business is strongly preferred.
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills, combined with the ability to educate and train non-degreed associates in a production environment.
- Ability to play a true team member role with other key plant leadership members.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, mentor and train associates on a regular basis.
- A highly skilled and motivated individual proficient in all areas of extrusion operation.
- Possesses a high degree of current quality standards and checks.
- Position only requires travel for occasional training purposes.
- Supervisor is out on the floor most of the day, which requires walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work overtime before the start of the shift and after with occasional work on Saturdays.
Additional Information
Site Address: 30499 Tracy Rd Walbridge, OH 43465
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.
What We Do
Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America. Our comprehensive portfolio spans the breadth of the residential and commercial markets, while our expansive footprint enables us to serve customers and communities across North America.
Our relentless focus on excellence combined with our ongoing commitment to innovation and R&D has driven us to become the #1 manufacturer of windows, vinyl siding, insulated metal panels, metal roofing and wall systems, and metal accessories.
We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.
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