Weekend Shift Supervisor
About the role
Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play.
Schedule
Friday-Sunday 6AM-6PM As needed due to demands during the week for coverage / training
Responsibilities
- Oversee Daily Operations Supervise all production floor activities to ensure efficient window assembly and fabrication. Monitor production schedules and workflow to meet daily and weekly targets.
- Quality Control Ensure windows meet quality standards, specs, and safety regulations. Conduct visual and measurement inspections during and after production.
- Team Leadership Direct, train, and mentor production workers, including assemblers, machine operators, and packers. Schedule shifts and assign tasks based on workload and employee skill sets.
- Safety Compliance Enforce safety policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA and company standards. Report and investigate accidents or near-misses, and implement corrective actions.
- Process Improvement Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements in processes, layout, or workflow. Assist in lean manufacturing initiatives or continuous improvement programs.
- Material & Inventory Coordination Work with inventory and warehouse teams to ensure raw materials (glass, vinyl, aluminum, hardware) are available. Track usage and minimize material
- Timekeeping Ensure all time is approved and authorized daily.
Qualifications
- Technical & Production Skills Knowledge of window assembly and components (e.g., glass, vinyl, aluminum, sashes, jambs)Understanding of manufacturing processes (cutting, welding, glazing, sealing, etc.)Lean manufacturing and 5S principlesQuality control and inspection techniques
- Leadership & Team Management Strong communication (clear directions, listening, conflict resolution)Team motivation and coachingDelegation and task prioritizationTraining new employeesTime management and scheduling
- Problem Solving & Decision MakingTroubleshooting equipment or process issuesQuick decision-making under pressureRoot cause analysis for production issues
- Safety & Compliance Enforcing OSHA and plant safety standardsPromoting a safety-first cultureConducting safety meetings and audits
- Operational & Organizational Skills Inventory and materials managementMonitoring KPIs (efficiency, scrap, downtime)Production planning and shift hand-offsContinuous improvement mindset