Manufacturing Operations Manager - CertainTeed Roofing

Saint-Gobain Group; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CertainTeed Roofing in Peachtree City, GA seeks an Operations Manager to oversee production and maintenance, driving efficient and profitable manufacturing. You will manage budgets, safety, 5S, quality and cost-reduction initiatives, reporting to the Plant Manager on strategic plans and capital expenditures.

The role directs all manufacturing activities, ensures on-time delivery, and improves labor relations while deploying Lean, Six Sigma, SPC and TPM methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 6–8 years manufacturing management experience in a multi-function plant environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, product structure, quality standards and modern manufacturing technologies.
• Proficiency in Six Sigma, TPM and Lean concepts.
• Excellent communication and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct manufacturing and maintenance to meet cost, safety and quality objectives.
• Prepare and control departmental budgets and capital expenditures.
• Lead safety, 5S, housekeeping and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop floor supervision and labor relations, aligning with the Plant Manager on strategic plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration to meet customer schedule commitments.

Skills

Six Sigma

TPM

Lean Manufacturing

SPC

5S

Standardized work

Lean principles

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Manufacturing Operations Manager - CertainTeed Roofing

The Operations Manager oversees all production and maintenance functions to ensure efficient and profitable manufacturing operations at the CertainTeed Roofing plant in Peachtree City, GA.

Direct responsibilities include managing both the operations process, embracing design, planning, control, performance improvement, and operations strategy. Will prepare and control departmental budgets, provide leadership in safety, 5S, housekeeping, quality and improving cost reduction. Contributes to the accuracy and effectiveness of the planning and goal setting process by developing, recommending, implementing and achieving operational plans, goals, budgets, and capital requirements. This position will also help develop floor supervision, promote positive labor relations and provide communication feedback to all levels of the organization. The position will report to and work closely with the Plant Manager in strategic and capital expenditures planning.

NATURE & SCOPE OF POSITION:

Directs the manufacturing activities of all products including machines, spare parts, buildings & grounds and repair activities to meet customer schedule commitments within quality and cost objectives. Measurement of success includes the measurement of employee safety, world-class quality, meantime between failure reliability, direct labor productivity, shipment on-time performance, direct labor productivity, and leading edge product efficiencies.

• Achieve organizational goals, both Pillar and “Must-Win-Battles” through efficient and strategic use of resources and capacities.
• Responsible for the efficiency of the entire operation to include the production lines, maintenance and facilities.
• Maintains continuous dialogue and communication with the Plant Manager as needed to keep him apprised of the status of safety, quality, production, schedules, loads, problems and opportunities available to maximize efficient operations and to enhance the overall operations of the company manufacturing operations.
• Maintains open, candid and continuous communications with personnel from all functions to ensure that essential information is disseminated to insure accomplishment of critical business objectives and customer satisfaction.
• Manage, direct, plan and coordinate (through Manufacturing Managers and Supervisors) all production and maintenance activities in order to meet plant objectives, annual Profit Plan and monthly forecast.
• Determine effect of production load changes on plant operations. Take action(s) to adjust capacities (labor and/or equipment) to meet new production requirements.
• Review plant-operating practices ensuring that safety, quality and production standards are maintained/enhanced.
• Assure appropriate working climate by maintaining proper discipline, morale and employee relations.
• Participate in planning and/or decision making in matters concerning financial and operational problems, inventory control, plant policy, Facility/Maintenance issues and staffing.
• Support the identification, development, and drive implementation of WCM, new manufacturing methods, equipment, material planning, quality improvement, and Lean and Six Sigma methods.
• Ensure adherence to all environmental, health and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Six to eight (6 - 8) years manufacturing experience in management capacity, prior first line shop supervisor as well as experience in at least two different manufacturing support functions such as Production Control or Quality Assurance.
• Strong working knowledge of product structure, manufacturing processes as well as quality standards and modern manufacturing technologies and techniques, TPM (autonomous maintenance, professional maintenance and early equipment management), quality and process control including Statistical Process Control (SPC), 5S, standardized work and other Lean principles.
• Proficiency in Six Sigma, TPM and Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Human Relations Skills: Ability to effectively interface with and engage the skills and talents of employees supervised to improve business performance.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

A little more about us

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com .

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [emailprotected] .

Benefits in joining us

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want