Production Supervisor

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

Ready to make an impact?

We're looking for a Production Supervisor to lead a Day Shift team (6 AM-3 PM) at our Corhart Refractories facility in Buckhannon, WV. In this role, you will coach and develop a team of hourly employees, execute the production plan, drive problem-solving and continuous improvement, and ensure strong cross-shift communication. You'll partner with Quality, Maintenance, Planning/Materials, and EHS to keep operations running safely and efficiently while building a culture of standard work, engagement, and ownership.

• Lead shift start-ups and daily production meetings; align the team on priorities, review KPIs and action plans, and drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost results
• Execute the daily/weekly production plan by staffing appropriately, assigning work, setting priorities, and removing barriers to output and quality.
• Champion EHS compliance: enforce safe work practices, conduct observations/audits, ensure LOTO and other permit compliance (e.g., confined space), and lead incident reporting, investigation, and corrective actions.
• Ensure products meet standards by partnering with Quality, supporting ISO systems, and responding quickly to defects with containment and root cause/corrective action.
• Drive continuous improvement (WCM/Lean/TPM/5S): maintain daily KPI reporting, lead problem-solving, and implement sustainable countermeasures through Kaizen and standard work.
• Partner with Maintenance to support autonomous maintenance, equipment care, and effective downtime escalation and recovery.
• Develop and lead people by ensuring appropriate training of employees, reinforcing work instructions/SOPs, coaching performance, recognizing wins, and addressing performance and conduct issues fairly and consistently.
• Support hiring and selection for hourly roles in partnership with HR; help build strong shift coverage and capability.
• Approve timecards and attendance in UKG and ensure pay practices align with company policies.
• Maintain strong cross-shift communication and accurate documentation to ensure smooth handoffs and consistent performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant goals.

What makes you stand out from the crowd?

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1-3+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of safe work practices, incident reporting/investigation, and shop-floor compliance expectations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coach, influence, and hold teams accountable.
• Must possess a proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to analyze information and make sound decisions.
• Experience with SAP or other similar ERP system.
• Familiarity with ISO systems, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, and/or Six Sigma methodologies.

Corhart Refractories is part Saint-Gobain SEFPRO. We are a global expert in refractory and digital solutions, supporting the glass industry by helping glass makers improve furnace performance, extend asset lifetimes, and move toward more sustainable operations.

Saint-Gobain employees are proud to belong to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values:
Trust, Empowerment & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

Our commitment to excellence has earned Saint-Gobain North America recognition from the Top Employer Institute for the 11th consecutive year as one of the best workplaces in North America.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

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