Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift
saintgobainShreveport, LA
Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift
saintgobainShreveport, LA
today
Occupations
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersIndustrial Production ManagersFirst-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, HandAbout the role
Make your mark in a leadership role where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement are at the center of everything we do. As a Production Supervisor, you'll lead manufacturing operations, develop employee talent, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, quality, and sustainable business results.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead and develop a team of production employees, providing coaching, training, performance feedback, and support to drive engagement and results.
Plan, prioritize, and coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
Monitor manufacturing processes and team performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize resources.
Promote a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and Lean manufacturing programs.
Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Safety, and Operations teams to resolve issues and ensure uninterrupted production.
Analyze production data and key performance indicators to identify trends, solve problems, and improve operational performance.
Support workforce planning, employee development, and succession planning efforts.
Foster positive employee relations and effectively administer the collective bargaining agreement in a unionized environment.
Collaborate with plant leadership to implement strategic initiatives and achieve business objectives.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to address production challenges and improve reliability.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and enhanced operational effectiveness.
Utilize visual management tools and reporting systems to communicate performance and drive accountability.
Support special projects and other operational initiatives as needed.
Experience:
AAS or BS degree in Engineering is preferred and/or 3 to 5 plus years of supervisory experience.
Three (3) or more years of experience of leadership in an operations environment (manufacturing environment preferred).
Any appropriate combination of academic and work experience.
Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred).
Qualifications:
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence and memos in English.
Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards.
Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to other employees at all levels of the organization.
Ability to recognize quality expected and be able to reproduce it.
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations.
Must be able to effectively use Microsoft Office including Excel/Word/PowerPoint, BPCC, and ELKE.
Must have the ability to read, write, and perform mathematical computations at a level required for successful job performance
Hand-eye coordination.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk and hear. Other physical requirements include:
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25#’s without assistance.
Ability to work from various squatting, kneeling or bending positions.
Ability to work with arms above head.
Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards.
Ability to operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Hand-eye coordination.
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At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms, while our products-make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction, and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose,- “Making-the World a Better Home.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Shreveport, LA
Occupation
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Industry
Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Posted
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