Production Shift Supervisor / CT4474

Position Description:

Saint-Gobain is a leading worldwide producer of abrasives, building materials, high-performance plastics, insulation, flat glass, glass containers, piping, reinforcements and industrial ceramics. Worldwide, Saint-Gobain had sales of approximately $52.2 billion in 2006, and currently has more than 200,000 employees in 49 countries.In the U.S. and Canada, Saint-Gobain employs nearly 23,000 people, and has approximately 180 manufacturing locations. Its total U.S. and Canada sales in 2006 were $8.5 billion.CertainTeed is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain. Through innovation and creative product design, CertainTeed has helped shape the building products industry for more than 100 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Company, the firm made its slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," which quickly inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is North America’s leading brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, windows, fence, decking, railing, trim, foundations, pipe, insulation, walls, ceilings and access covers.Headquartered in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, CertainTeed and its affiliates have approximately 9,000 employees and 70 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. In 2006 the group had consolidated sales approaching $4 billion.General Function:Under the supervision of the Siding Manager, the Production Shift Supervisor is accountable for overseeing production and grinding crews in attaining production cost and quality goals while maintaining a safe work environment. The incumbent is accountable for scheduling the appropriate staff, and monitoring progress and results. Duties/Responsibilities:•Schedule employees•Assign workload, monitor subordinates’ progress, and evaluate results•Enter timecards, and verify Kronos punch-ins•Administer CertainTeed policies•Monitor overall production quality, safety, and Key Operating Indicators•Provide essential communication between management, and production crew•Ensure adequate equipment and supplies are on hand•Oversee the cleanliness and housekeeping of the production area•Manage Regrind operations•Oversee training for new employees, coach, develop, and provide feedback on employee progress•Oversee end of shift reports•Prepare incident/accident reports as needed, and conduct necessary follow-ups•Provide continuous process and production improvement recommendationsRequirements:3-5 years in a progressively responsible manufacturing environment2 years experience as a production supervisor in a high labor-based company is desirable.