Specialty Department Manager

Responsibilities

• Effectively leads the Specialty Department comprised of 88 employees, which includes a direct report of 1 General Foreman.
• Accountable for the manufacturing operations of one ceiling tile forming and finishing line, stock makeup system and coatings.
• This line supplies the majority of ceilings offerings and products to USG customers.
• Responsible for training, motivating, and maintaining a level of safety for all department employees to provide for an efficient operation consistent with overall company safety objectives.
• Ability to proactively develop and implement process enhancements to meet plant operating requirements over the short and long term.
• Support the development of project scopes, estimates, approval documentation, arrangements, installation strategies, commissioning, and start-up of assigned projects.
• Oversight of department safety initiatives, including OSHA compliance.
• Responsible for implementing a strategy and driving accountability to ensure key performance metrics are attained.
• Interested in working with alternative resources in USG on manufacturing new products to respond to market trends.
• Support and facilitate capital project implementation.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
• Ability to develop workforce potential and provide coaching to motivate direct reports to your team to foster employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• Prior experience as a Department Manager is a plus.
• Leadership aptitude needed to manage and develop others.
• Proven communication, decision making and employee relations skills.
• Capacity to engage employees and effectively build rapport.
• Results-oriented, with demonstrated abilities to accomplish tasks on schedule and operate within cost constraints.
• Knowledgeable of safety compliance programs with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and housekeeping.
• Adept at problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic planning.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
• Track record driving continuous improvement.
• Prior exposure to LEAN Management is a plus.

Benefits

• Two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage.
• Employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost; USG pays the rest.
• Coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.
• 401(k) Investment Plan with company match.
• Pension plan.
• Additional programs: life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, pet insurance, etc.
• Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.

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