Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Saint-Gobain is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the Polymer Shakes Plant in the United States. This role leads shift activities, ensures safety and quality compliance, and drives productivity improvements while communicating effectively with frontline staff.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in manufacturing with 3–5 years in supervision, plus a bachelor's degree preferred. Expect after-hours support as needed and occasional travel to other Saint‑Gobain sites.

Qualifications

• Five to eight years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Three to five years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, business, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct shift activities to ensure safe, compliant operations and achieve quality and productivity targets.
• Communicate plant information, changes, and updates to front-line employees.
• Identify and implement process improvement programs for cost advantages.
• Lead and develop technical staff and machine attendants, fostering teamwork and succession planning.
• Travel up to 5% for inter-site collaboration and training.
• Support a Monday–Friday C shift from 10:45 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with occasional after-hours availability.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

EHS compliance

Process improvement

Team coaching

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Shift: Monday-Friday C Shift schedule, from 10:45 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with occasional after-hours availability.

Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Operations Supervisor will supervise and direct shift activities to ensure safe and compliant operations, while achieving quality, service, and productivity targets. This position is critical in communicating with the front-line employees, ensuring they are informed of all plant information, changes, and updates in a timely manner. In addition, the incumbent will assist in identifying and implementing process improvement programs to that give the Polymer Shakes Plant a cost advantage over the competition.

• Builds and sustains a team-oriented safety culture focused on zero injuries, work-related health conditions, and spills.
• Ensures employees and operations comply with all EHS standards through active participation in behavior-based safety reporting, preventive audits and programs, and 6S initiatives.
• Drives production efficiency by monitoring and improving first-pass yield, uptime, throughput, pack rates, cycle time, scrap rates, and regrind reuse.
• Promotes an unwavering commitment to quality and ensures compliance with all quality standards. Leads technical and quality teams in resolving issues and helps employees understand how decisions affect part quality.
• Leads, coaches, and develops technical support staff and machine attendants, fostering a collaborative, team-oriented mindset. Encourages a bottom‑up approach to problem‑solving, builds employee buy‑in, and creates succession plans that support business continuity and individual growth.
• Travels up to 5% for meetings, training, and collaboration with other Saint‑Gobain sites and businesses.
• Works a typical Monday-Friday C Shift schedule, from 10:45 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with occasional after‑hours availability.

Is this job for you ?

• Five to eight years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment; relevant manufacturing internship experience may also be considered.
• Three to five years of demonstrated supervisory experience, including the ability to coach direct and indirect team members, listen effectively, motivate employees, and navigate conflict.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude, including the ability to troubleshoot basic‑to‑intermediate technical issues and apply quantitative and analytical skills.
• A bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, business, or a related field is preferred. Knowledge of plastic materials, processing, or manufacturing equipment is also preferred.
• Change‑management and project‑management experience are preferred. A valid driver’s license is required.

Even if you identify with only some of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply.

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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.

At Saint‑Gobain we design, manufacture and distribute materials which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. Join our innovative, passionate and entrepreneurial community to improve the world of tomorrow with us

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 [email protected] .

Benefits in joining us

Saint‑Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $72,500 to $111500 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 9% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $79,025 to $121,535. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Saint‑Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well‑being. 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