Extrusion Supervisor

Cornerstone Building Brands; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in Lithia Springs, GA seeks an Extrusion Supervisor to lead hourly manufacturing teams, ensure safety, quality, and environmental responsibility, and drive continuous improvement through 5S and lean methods.

You will recruit and mentor staff, manage line assignments, monitor performance with logs and SPC, and coordinate with plant leadership to meet production demands while controlling labor costs.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Ability to train and develop hourly staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee extrusion line(s) operations and shift staffing.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and mentor staff to meet performance goals.
• Implement staffing guidelines to optimize labor usage and costs.
• Enforce safety policies and conduct regular safety briefings.
• Utilize SPC/tools to monitor process performance and quality.
• Maintain records, logs, and corrective actions.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Communication skills

Quality standards

5S/Lean manufacturing

Safety awareness

Team training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology / Management / Engineering or related field

Tools

Calipers

Measuring devices

Job description

Job Description

Ply Gem (part of Cornerstone Building Brands) is looking to hire an Extrusion Supervisor who performs frontline supervisory functions and is responsible for safety, discipline, associate relations, housekeeping, and performance reviews of hourly associates as well as making recommendations to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product. Supervises, directs, advises, and trains manufacturing team members in accordance with established manufacturing policies and procedures to ensure production demands are met. Ensures all activities are focused on quality, security, and environmental responsibility. In addition, this position will actively encourage and support concepts of associate involvement, continuous improvement, 5S, and lean manufacturing concepts.

• Facilitates the manufacture of building products to meet production demands, while ensuring quality, safety, and environmental responsibility
• In conjunction with appropriate plant leadership, develops and implements staffing guidelines to maximize utilization of human resources while controlling manpower costs
• Hires, supervises, evaluates, and replaces staff as required to ensure performance objectives are met/exceeded
• Maintain a high degree of leadership and supervisory skills including:
  • Developing and training teammates so they are prepared to assume positions of increasing responsibilities
  • Evaluate teammates generally annually and give feedback to perform better; and hold shift meetings for Safety and Production items as instructed by the manager
• Effectively trains personnel in tooling, troubleshooting, machine set-up, operation, changeover, safety procedures, record keeping, etc
• Identifies potential career paths for associates and works with associates to develop their skills and knowledge in order to progress within the company. Provides documentation and follow up to training and job responsibilities
• Interviews qualified candidates for manufacturing positions and recommends candidates for hire to Human Resources
• Assigns personnel to extrusion lines or production areas and oversees line or area rotations and break schedules during assigned shift(s) by maintaining a high degree of communication skills to accomplish seamless shift changes and troubleshooting progress
• Completes or oversees completion of paperwork relative to line operation, operator logs, PM logs, audits, and corrective action
• Interrupt the normal flow of work to respond to any short notice production or shipping needs
• Knowledge and understanding of all safety polices and regulations and to be able to address all unsafe acts and conditions
• Administers policies in a fair and consistent manner
• Provides coaching and counseling to associates and corrective action when needed, always following the company guidelines
• Ability to promote overall goals of company in safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Identifies and assists with implementations for continuous process improvement
• Uses statistics or SPC to help better control the extrusion and/or production or assembly process
• Controls materials to eliminate waste
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Management, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1-3 years of progressively responsible supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Relevant experience in sheet extrusion strongly preferred for extrusion facilities, fenestration experience strongly preferred for windows facilities
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills, combined with the ability to educate and train non-degreed operators and technicians in a production environment
• Ability to play a true team member role with other key plant leadership members. Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, mentor and train associates on a regular basis
• A highly skilled and motivated individual proficient in all areas of extrusion operation
• Possesses a high degree of current quality standards and checks
• Proficient in STOP and 5S principles
• Upper level mathematical and mechanical skills required
• Proficient in use of calipers and other measuring devices
• Knowledge of PVC resin/compound blending preferred
• Knowledge of fenestration process experience may also be required
• Knowledge of work orders, schedules and priorities and ability to carry out tasks

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Address Location: 1780 West Fork Dr. Lithia Springs, GA 30122

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action planfor protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.