Plant Superintendent

Polyglass is a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions dedicated to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. For decades, we've built a reputation for delivering high-performance products, investing in our people, and creating a workplace where collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence thrive.

The Plant Superintendent plays a critical leadership role in driving safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. This position oversees day-to-day production activities, ensuring performance goals are met while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Partnering closely with the Plant Manager and cross-functional teams, the Plant Superintendent helps optimize plant performance, develop talent, and support Polyglass' commitment to operational excellence.

• Lead production operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and performance expectations are consistently achieved.
• Drive results by meeting or exceeding key operational metrics, including production output, downtime reduction, and waste minimization.
• Develop and maintain a cross-trained, highly capable workforce that can effectively support multiple operational areas.
• Plan and manage staffing levels to align with production schedules and business needs.
• Monitor inventory performance and address variances to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and team members to build leadership capability and strengthen team performance.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and other departments to resolve operational challenges and ensure uninterrupted production.
• Address employee relations and performance concerns with professionalism, consistency, and a focus on development.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement practical solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Support employee growth through training, coaching, development planning, and ongoing feedback.
• Ensure timely follow-up and resolution of operational issues and action items.
• Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement by encouraging employee involvement and innovation.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading managers in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or production setting.
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and motivate high-performing teams.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies, including 5S.
• Experience driving process improvements, operational efficiencies, and performance-focused initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence positive change.