Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor is accountable to lead the operation and personnel within a rotating shift environment. They are expected to understand what is necessary for the customer to meet the customers' needs. The Production Shift Leader manages and oversees all shift operations in a manner that enhances the plant's safety, engagement, cost, productivity, efficiency, quality, and customer service. This position is a development role for higher level Manufacturing Operations positions.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

* Lead operations and 25+ personnel assigned to rotating shift.

* Drive workgroup to proactively achieve zero injuries / safety incidents.

* Resource shift in order to safely meet production schedules.

* Maximize quality and quantity of product delivered to warehouse to satisfy customer needs.

* Minimize controllable costs.

* Sustain high levels of product quality, with a target of zero quality defects or complaints.

* Communicate expectations and hold team members accountable for delivering exceptional performance results.

* Foster an environment that promotes teamwork and inclusion.

* Maintain plant housekeeping expectations.

Reports to:

Wool Complex Leader

Span of Control:
Approximately 25 People

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Live the Safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilities.

* Ensure employees completion of all required safety training.

* Lead execution of monthly team safety requirements - including completion of behavior-based safety observations, near miss reporting, safe work permits, safety meetings, pre-shift safety inspections, departmental inspections, etc.

* Educate and coach team members on safe operating procedures and behaviors, and provide reinforcement and feedback where appropriate to drive desired behaviors.

* Effectively communicate Owens Corning's stand on safety throughout the Operations Department to ensure employees believe in and behave in a manner that supports our stand that all accidents are preventable, safety is everyone's responsibility, and that working safely is a condition of employment at Owens Corning.

* Perform reporting and investigation of all safety incidents, driving to root cause and permanent resolution.

Achieve customer satisfaction and quality commitments.

* Understand and communicate customer expectations throughout the Operations Department, and ensure all products meet customer standards and requirements.

* Ensure timely and accurate production to schedules in order to meet or exceed delivery to promise.

* Ensure operational procedures are followed to product specifications, and quality metrics meet customers' needs.

* Perform root cause analysis with the involvement of operators on all quality issues and resolve.

* Train operators on problem solving skills, and coach through resolution.

* Participate in customer visits (both onsite and at customer locations) to better understand customer needs and requirements.

Lead and develop talent.

* Monitor and enforce all plant and corporate policies and procedures.

* Provide candid feedback on expectations and performance to all members of team on regular basis.

* Complete robust annual performance review with each team member.

* Actively lead and build effective work teams to increase plant performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

* Maintain documentation, track, counsel and execute coaching and corrective action when performance issues occur.

* Review, track and modify individual training plans based on individual and shift needs.

Achieve plant cost targets

* Leverage standard work to minimize variation and waste.

* Develop and implement productivity projects / programs to enhance processes.

* Drive waste out of operation.

* Utilize proper resourcing to meet cost targets.

* Execute role redesign, as required.

* Gather input from and engage all team members in productivity initiatives.

Execute administrative processes.

* Input and / or verify payroll records.

* Verify time and attendance reports.

* Solicit overtime when necessary to satisfy operational needs.

* Verify operational data in IPOP and SAP.

* Summarize and communicate shift results.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Associates degree preferred, preferably in Engineering, Science, Operations or Business

* Minimum 2 years (3 years preferred) of work experience in manufacturing, industrial, or related environment preferred.

* Minimum 1 year (2 years preferred) of leadership / supervisory experience required.

EXPERIENCE:

* Mechanical aptitude required

* Union experience preferred

* Experience utilizing computer programs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

* Ability to travel, as required (0 - 5%)

* Experience with Microsoft Office products

* Ability to build strong team alignment and communication

* Ability to coach and guide for results

* Leads through safety and corporate vision

* Possesses strong process and financial acumen

* Possesses strong change management skills

* Ability to effectively drive for results in a union environment

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