Production Supervisor

Company: OWENS CORNING
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

The Production Supervisor is accountable to lead the operation and personnel within a rotating shift environment. They are expected to understand what is necessary for the customer to meet the customers' needs. The Production Shift Leader manages and oversees all shift operations in a manner that enhances the plant's safety, engagement, cost, productivity, efficiency, quality, and customer service. This position is a development role for higher level Manufacturing Operations positions.Responsibilities / Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:* Lead operations and 25+ personnel assigned to rotating shift.* Drive workgroup to proactively achieve zero injuries / safety incidents.* Resource shift in order to safely 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. Reports to: Wool Complex LeaderSpan of Control: Approximately 25 PeopleJOB RESPONSIBILITIESLive the Safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilities.* Ensure employees completion of all required safety training.* Lead execution of monthly team safety requirements - including completion of behavior-based safety observations, near miss reporting, safe work permits, safety meetings, pre-shift safety inspections, departmental inspections, etc.* Educate and coach team members on safe operating procedures and behaviors, and provide reinforcement and feedback where appropriate to drive desired behaviors.* Effectively communicate Owens Corning's stand on safety throughout the Operations Department to ensure 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. Achieve customer satisfaction and quality commitments.* Understand and communicate customer expectations throughout the Operations Department, and ensure all products meet customer standards and requirements.* Ensure timely and accurate production to schedules in order to meet or exceed delivery to promise.* Ensure operational procedures are followed to product specifications, and quality metrics meet customers' needs.* Perform root cause analysis with the involvement of operators on all quality issues and resolve.* Train operators on problem solving skills, and coach through resolution.* Participate in customer visits (both onsite and at customer locations) to better understand customer needs and requirements. Lead and develop talent.* Monitor and enforce all plant and corporate policies and procedures.* Provide candid feedback on expectations and performance to all members of team on regular basis.* Complete robust annual performance review with each team member.* Actively lead and build effective work teams to increase plant performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.* Maintain documentation, track, counsel and execute coaching and corrective action when performance issues occur.* Review, track and modify individual training plans based on individual and shift needs. Achieve plant cost targets* Leverage standard work to minimize variation and waste.* Develop and implement productivity projects / programs to enhance processes.* Drive waste out of operation.* Utilize proper resourcing to meet cost targets.* Execute role redesign, as required.* Gather input from and engage all team members in productivity initiatives. Execute administrative processes.* Input and / or verify payroll records.* Verify time and attendance reports.* Solicit overtime when necessary to satisfy operational needs.* Verify operational data in IPOP and SAP.* Summarize and communicate shift results. JOB REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:* Bachelors degree required, preferably in Engineering, Science, Operations or Business* Minimum 2 year (3 years preferred) of work experience in manufacturing, industrial, or related environment preferred.* Minimum 1 year (2 years preferred) of leadership / supervisory experience required. EXPERIENCE:* Mechanical aptitude required* Union experience preferred* Experience utilizing computer programs KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:* Ability to travel, as required (0 - 5%)* Experience with Microsoft Office products* Ability to build strong team alignment and communication* Ability to coach and guide for results* Leads through safety and corporate vision* Possesses strong process and financial acumen* Possesses strong change management skills Ability to effectively drive for results in a union environment* LI-NM1

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