Production Supervisor- 2nd Shift

About the role

Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with nearly 20,000 employees across 70+ manufacturing facilities and 80+ distribution and branch offices. The company holds the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, metal roofing and wall systems, and insulated metal panels.

The Production Supervisor oversees day-to-day operations within a diverse manufacturing team at a legacy site in the metal solutions business unit. Beyond supervision, the role coaches, resolves issues, trains, and serves as a link between direct reports and upper management. This is a 2nd shift position, 6:00 pm–2:30 am, Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed. Shift lengths may be 8, 10, or 12 hours depending on work orders and season.

Responsibilities

• Lead value stream focused on structural steel and structural sheet metal welding and fabrication in accordance with AWS D1.1 Structural Code Steel, AWS D1.3 Structural Code Sheet Steel, CSA W47 and CSA W59 Canadian Welding specifications
• Facilitate the manufacture of building products to meet production demands while ensuring quality, safety, and productivity
• Collaborate with plant leadership to develop staffing guidelines, optimizing resource utilization while controlling costs
• Hire, supervise, evaluate, and replace staff as required to meet performance goals
• Develop and train employees for increasing responsibilities; conduct periodic evaluations; hold safety and production meetings daily
• Drive initiatives of 5S, cost reduction, and quality improvement
• Conduct interviews and identify qualified candidates for hire
• Assign personnel, oversee rotations, and maintain effective communication during shift changes and troubleshooting
• Ensure accurate completion of paperwork related to line operation, including logs, audits, and corrective actions
• Readily address urgent production or shipping requirements, even if it disrupts regular workflow
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of all safety policies and regulations; address all unsafe acts and conditions
• Administer policies fairly and consistently
• Provide coaching and counseling to employees and corrective action when needed, following company guidelines
• Promote overall company goals in safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Identify and assist with implementations for continuous process improvement; use data to improve and refine production processes
• Manage materials to reduce waste and support quality
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely job completions
• Apply highly developed oral and written communication skills combined with the ability to educate and train employees in a production environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• 2‑year associate degree or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred but not required
• Exposure and/or knowledge of fabrication technologies such as MIG Welding (GMAW), Robotic Welding, Plasma Cutting, Laser Cutting, Oxy‑Fuel Cutting, Shearing, Press Brake Forming, Grinding and Finishing, and Blueprint Reading used in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of two years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, required
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, mentor, and train employees on a regular basis
• Basic Microsoft Office knowledge
• Experience with side forklift, bander, nail gun, overhead crane, saws, stretch wrap machine, and various pneumatic equipment preferred, not required
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist
• Mobility for prolonged periods on feet, standing, bending, etc.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and non‑climate‑controlled environment
• Tolerance for high noise levels

Schedule

2nd shift: 6:00 pm–2:30 am, Monday through Friday. Overtime as needed. Shift lengths vary between 8, 10, and 12 hours depending on work orders and season.

Location

7301 Fairview Street, Houston, TX 77041

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day 1 for full‑time team members (regularly working 30+ hours per week)
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance, long‑term disability (LTD), short‑term disability (STD)
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and professional development
• Employee Resource Groups supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment