Production Department Manager

About USG

USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. Headquartered in Chicago, we serve construction markets around the world with award-winning ceiling, wall, flooring, sheathing and roofing products that enable our customers to build outstanding spaces where people live, work and play. Our network of plants, mines, quarries, and other facilities includes 49 manufacturing locations and 7,000 employees across North America.

At the Red Wing plant, we are USG’s primary mineral wool production facility. Our wool is used as the key raw material in the production of high-performance ceiling tiles at our Cloquet facility, as well as a variety of applications for external customers.

We are focused on continuing to be a community and industry leader for generations to come. You will work on key initiatives and build strong relationships across the company that will position USG for this growth into the future.

USG offers work-life balance, specialist and general/managerial career paths, promotion from within, exceptional benefits, and incredible long-term career opportunities for the right professional. Each year, we have hundreds of employees who celebrate milestone anniversaries with us. Be part of the team. It’s your world. Build it.

• 401(k) Matching
• Pension
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off in your first year
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Buy
• Six Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Footwear Allowance
• Education Assistance Program
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Provided Short-Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts

Job Title: Production Department Manager – Red Wing, MN

Salary Range: $82,560 - $110,040

• Effectively leads the Production Department comprised of 21 employees, which includes: 1 Foreman, 6 Supervisors, 12 Operators, 1 Compliance Coordinator, and 1 Supply Chain Operator.
• This position is accountable for the manufacturing operations of both mineral wool lines, supply chain, quality and environmental compliance.
• Incorporates safety into all aspects of the operation and ensures that safe working conditions, actions and practices exist and are followed at all times.
• Ability to proactively develop and implement process improvements to meet operating requirements over the short and long term.
• Interested in working with alternative resources in USG on manufacturing new products to respond to market trends.
• Support and facilitate capital project implementation.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
• Ability to develop workforce potential and provide coaching to motivate direct reports and your team to foster employee engagement

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• Leadership aptitude needed to manage and develop others.
• Proven communication, decision making and employee relations skills. Capacity to engage employees and effectively build rapport.
• Results-oriented, with demonstrated abilities to accomplish tasks on schedule and operate within cost constraints.
• Knowledgeable of safety compliance programs.
• Adept at problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic planning.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
• Track record driving continuous improvement. Prior exposure to LEAN Management is a plus.

• Shift: Monday – Friday
• Department:
  Production – Wool

• Safety - Safety is the most important part of any job we do, in our plants and mines, and in our offices. At USG, no job is so urgent that it cannot be done safely.
• Quality - Everything we make, and everything we do, must be as good as it can be. Quality means that our products are not just well-made but consistently well-made. They…