Lean Manufacturing Lead - Production & Safety

Saint-Gobain Group; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed seeks a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, develop talent, and partner with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. You will drive World Class Manufacturing and Lean initiatives while aligning with plant leadership on strategic objectives.

The role emphasizes coaching, daily planning, data-driven decision making, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• AAS or BS degree in Engineering is preferred and/or 3 to 5 plus years of supervisory experience.
• Three (3) or more years of leadership in an operations environment (manufacturing environment preferred).
• Any appropriate combination of academic and work experience.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Production planning

Data analysis

Education

AAS/BS in Engineering

Job description

Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed seeks a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, develop talent, and partner with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. You will drive World Class Manufacturing and Lean initiatives while aligning with plant leadership on strategic objectives.

The role emphasizes coaching, daily planning, data-driven decision making, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.