Production Supervisor

The Production Shift Leader is accountable for providing support for personnel within a rotating shift environment. The Production Shift Leader is expected to understand what is necessary for the Group Leaders to successfully grow and develop. The Shift Leader also manages and oversees all rotation operations in a manner that enhances the plant's safety, engagement, cost, productivity, efficiency, quality, and customer service. The Production Shift Leaders is expected to drive continuous improvement (Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies) efforts brought up on shift all the way through to completion.

Reports to: Complex Leader

Span of Control: 50+ primary employees on shift

1. Lives the Safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilities.

• Ensure a safe work environment through strict adherence to OC safety policies and procedures
• Educate and coach Shift Leaders 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
• Drive Continuous improvement in the areas of Safety and Housekeeping

2. Customer Satisfaction and Quality Commitments

• Understand and communicate customer expectations throughout the Operations Department, and ensure all products meet customer standards and requirements
• Develop Standard Work for areas that directly correlate to Quality
• Perform root cause analysis with the involvement of operators on all quality issues
• Train employees 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

3. Lead and develop talent.

• Enforce accountability for corporate policies and procedures
• Provide candid feedback on expectations and performance to Group Leaders and employees
• Actively participate in Training Qualifications and Opportunities
• Establish an engaged workforces characterized by mutual trust, open communication, teamwork and recognition
• Provide vacation coverage for shift leaders as necessary

4. Achieve plant cost targets.

• Leverage standard work to minimize variation and waste
• Develop rework plans and a reporting system
• Drive waste costs down by standardizing job changes
• Overtime Data collection and analysis
• Troubleshoot issues to get to root causes and corrective actions

• Execute on TPM strategies at the plant

5. Execute administrative processes.

• Verify payroll records using UKG/Kronos
• Drive Overtime needs to a minimum
• Create work notifications for outstanding issues (corrective actions or proactive measures)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in manufacturing, industrial, or related environment required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of leadership / supervisory experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred or equivalent work experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Union experience preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to travel, as required (0 - 5%).
• Computer Proficiency; AspenTech, MS Excel, MS Word, UKG/Kronos, SAP & IPOP
• Process and Mechanical Aptitude
• Ability to coach and drive results through others.
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of management and all primary employees.
• Possesses strong business and financial acumen.
• Ability to effectively drive for results in a union environment.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.