Production Supervisor

Purpose of the Job

The Production Shift Leader is accountable to lead the operation and personnel within a rotating shift environment. The Production Shift Leader is expected to understand what is necessary for the customer to grow and be successful. The Production Shift Leader also manages and oversees all shift operations in a manner that enhances the plant’s safety, engagement, cost, productivity, efficiency, quality, and customer service.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead operations and 15+ personnel assigned to rotating shift.
• Drive workgroup to proactively achieve zero injuries / safety incidents.
• Resource shift in order to 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. Live the Safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilities.
• Administer all required safety training.
• Lead execution of monthly team safety requirements – including completion of behavior-based safety observations, safety meetings, pre-shift safety inspections, departmental inspections, hearing examinations, etc.
• Educate team members on safe operations.
• Effectively communicate Owens Corning’s stand on safety throughout the Operations Department to ensure front line leaders and 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years work experience in manufacturing, industrial, or related environment required.
• Total Productive Maintenance experience and understanding.
• Experience making high-impact decisions in fast-paced environment.
• Experience utilizing computer programs and Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required. Focus in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.