Production Supervisor

at  Owens Corning

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.

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

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

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.