Production Supervisor

Owens Corning; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning's Edmonton plant is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead hourly employees on rotating shifts. You will drive safety, productivity, and quality while meeting customer commitments. The role reports to the Operations Manager - Edmonton and leads ~25 people.

You will coach teams, manage shift execution, and support TPM initiatives to improve performance and reduce waste. A Bachelor's degree and supervisory experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, operations or business preferred.
• 5+ years of work experience in manufacturing or related environments.
• 1+ year of leadership / supervisory experience required.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production team during shutdowns and cleanouts to maintain safety and schedule.
• Ensure products meet customer standards and adhere to production schedules.
• Perform root cause analysis with operators on quality issues and resolve.
• Train operators on problem solving and coach for results.
• Input and verify payroll records and time/attendance data.
• Lead and develop talent while reinforcing safety and TPM initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Union experience

MS Office

Team alignment

Coaching for results

Safety leadership

Process & financial acumen

Union environment leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Science, Operations or Business preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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As a Production Supervisor, you are accountable to lead the operation hourly employees within a rotating shift environment. They are expected to understand what is necessary for the plant's safety, engagement, cost, productivity, efficiency, quality, and customer service. The Production Supervisor manages and oversees the shifts operations in a manner that enhances the plant's safety, engagement, cost, productivity, efficiency, quality, and customer service. The Production Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager - Edmonton and leads approximately 25 people.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Live the Safety standard, 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.

Strive to achieve world class operational efficiency and adhere to Owens Corning customer commitments.

• Lead the production team during shutdowns and cleanouts to ensure that work is being done safely, and according to schedule.
• Understand and communicate customer expectations throughout the Operations Department, and ensure all products meet customer standards and requirements.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules to meet or exceed delivery targets
• 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.

Lead and develop talent.

• Adhere, 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.
• Actively lead and build effective work teams to increase plant performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain documentation, track and execute coaching and corrective action when performance issues occur in line with the CBA.
• Review, track and modify individual training plans across all shifts to ensure compliance.
• Lead and support the implementation of the TPM AM pillar in the facility.
• Work closely with TPM pillar leaders to ensure adherence to TPM site masterplan.
• 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.
• Create and update SOPs, OPLs, and JHAs
• Summarize and communicate shift results.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Science, Operations or Business preferred)
• 5+ yearsof work experience in manufacturing, industrial, or related environment required.
• 1+ year(s) of leadership / supervisory experience required.
• Ability to work on 12 hour rotating shift is required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Mechanical aptitude required
• Union experience preferred
• 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
• Ability to effectively drive for results in a union environment

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages- including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position - to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com .

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.