Production Superintendent – Night Shift

About the Role

This position is primarily responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and production of gypsum wallboard in accordance with the Silver Grove plant's policies and objectives. This position is responsible for setting a high standard for safety, quality, housekeeping, productivity, and performance for all wallboard plant associates. The Production Superintendent is also responsible for empowering associates to make sound and timely decisions and resolve problems during operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously focus on safety, quality, people, and production at one of the world's largest gypsum plants
• Lead, recruit, and develop a competent labor force, providing clear directions and expectations
• Communicate objectives and priorities with Supervisors; ensure coaching, development, and performance conversations are conducted effectively
• Communicate effectively with Supervisors to ensure clear and precise directions on plant goals, plans, and future expectations for department growth
• Provide recommendations to streamline processes and improve process capability
• Analyze procedures to identify and eliminate redundancies and provide feedback for process improvements
• Assure systems are in place to maintain all equipment to meet benchmark targets and environmental standards
• Identify and schedule preventive maintenance by production personnel
• Manage production schedule for Compound Production and ensure accurate and timely production entry in SAP
• Maintain plant-specific efficiency tracking and reporting requirements
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of reports for all shift activities, including maintenance needs and explanations for production failures

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a continuous-operation industrial environment is required
• Must be able to work after-hours, weekends, and holidays when necessary
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that starts later in the day and works through early evening
• Outstanding customer service skills, including the ability to anticipate client groups' needs, are required
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills are preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required
• Must be well-organized and flexible, with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, changing, and varying work environment
• Must be able to manage competing priorities, work independently to set and reset priorities, and achieve business results while ensuring a strong employee experience
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with people are required

Schedule

Shift: 11:00 PM/12:00 AM – 7:00/8:00 AM. Schedule may be Sunday–Thursday or Monday–Friday, depending on business needs.

Benefits

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

• Health and Wellbeing – Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options; LiveWell Wellness Program; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection – 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan; Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability; Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits – Group Legal; Identity Theft Protection; Auto and Home Insurance; Pet Insurance and Discounts; Back-up Child & Elder Care; PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

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