Production Supervisor

Company: OWENS CORNING
Location: Newark
Posted on: September 13, 2023

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 Leader -Span of Control: - Approximately 25 People -JOB RESPONSIBILITIES -Live 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 REQUIREMENTS -MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
              • Associates degree preferred, preferably in Engineering, Science, Operations or Business
              • Minimum 2 years (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-KJ1#LI-Onsite

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