Production Manager

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low‑rise non‑residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market‑leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi‑channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America.

Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at .

The Operations Planner would report directly to the plant manager. Coordinates activities concerned with production of company products. Responsible for helping coordinate the scheduling, fabrication and shipment of all orders within the fabrication facility working in conjunction with safety, quality, purchasing, transportation, and production control. Ensure that the facility’s safety, quality, production and cost objectives are met by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assure the safety of all employees and ensure that safe working conditions exist in all areas while implementing continuous improvement plans to eliminate all work‑related incidents.
• Confer with management personnel to establish production and quality control standards, policies and procedures.
• Assure all standards are met and ensure compliance with all engineering specifications and certification agencies.
• Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations, customer service and cost factors.
• Control inventory, scrap and material utilization.
• Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines and equipment.
• Daily reviews data with plant leaders regarding safety, quality, productivity, cost, etc. in a lean production environment to determine causes of non‑conformity with product specifications, operating and/or production/processes using root cause analysis and similar tools.
• Develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve safety and product quality.
• Work with production control supervisor to revise production schedules and priorities because of equipment failure or operating systems.
• Consults with maintenance personnel related to modifications of machines and equipment to improve production and quality of products.
• Assist and mentor the development of those employees identified as possible candidates for future advancement using training programs, educational opportunities and mentoring to better qualify them for current and future positions within the company.
• Confer with management to uphold company policies, maintain superior employee relations and attain company wide goals.
• Compile, store and retrieve production data.
• Oversee plant to ensure a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform and direct special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Must be able to commit to flexible work hours and be self‑motivated.
• May be required to do some traveling.

EDUCATION/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• A thorough knowledge of MBCI/ABC products and their related manufacturing processes is desirable.
• Knowledge of and experience applying lean concepts is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university with an emphasis in manufacturing, engineering or operations management; or associate degree in manufacturing, engineering or operations management and/or have 5 to 7 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mechanical background is preferred.

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