Onsite Lean Production Supervisor

Owens Corning; Haleyville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning in Haleyville, AL is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams and drive KPI achievement on the plant floor. The role emphasizes lean leadership, schedule adherence, safety, and continuous improvement across 5S and OC Doors Lean Management Systems.

Bachelor's or Associate's degree is preferred; a high school diploma with 3–5 years of supervisory manufacturing experience is acceptable. On-site work required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in a related field preferred, or a High School degree with 3‑5 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment and a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Provide organizational leadership to foster positive employee relations.
• Follow the production schedule and maintain level production throughout the area.
• Facilitate GEMBA walks and suggest improvements.
• Enforce safety practices, maintain a zero‑tolerance safety attitude, and uphold environmental regulations including 5S.
• Implement OC Doors Lean Management Systems.
• Participate in Tier meetings with senior leadership, gaining approval before implementing decisions or changes.
• Work with team leads to assign daily work duties to floor personnel.
• Monitor and adjust job assignments to maximize production efficiency.
• Coordinate with plant manager, supply chain, quality, and other supervisors to adjust production schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels of finished goods and work in process.
• Make recommendations to improve production methods, increase equipment efficiency, improve material flow, and reduce waste.
• Lead problem‑solving efforts, analyze and resolve production issues through teamwork with quality, maintenance, and engineering.
• Maintain time and production records in Kronos daily.
• Maintain a harassment‑free work environment.
• Conduct employee evaluations within the set time frame.
• Work with team leads and trainers to determine training needs of employees.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Team motivation

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in a related field; or High School diploma with 3–5 years in manufacturing supervisory experience

Tools

Kronos

Job description

Owens Corning in Haleyville, AL is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams and drive KPI achievement on the plant floor. The role emphasizes lean leadership, schedule adherence, safety, and continuous improvement across 5S and OC Doors Lean Management Systems.

Bachelor's or Associate's degree is preferred; a high school diploma with 3–5 years of supervisory manufacturing experience is acceptable. On-site work required.