Plant Superintendent

associatedmaterialsall; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wage

Growth Opportunities

401K Matching

Paid Time Off

Health/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Associated Materials Innovations is seeking an experienced Plant Superintendent to lead our window manufacturing facility in North Carolina. You will oversee production, safety, quality, staffing, and overall operational performance for the shift, coordinating with supervisors and department leaders to meet goals.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Business Management or related field and 5+ years of manufacturing leadership, ideally in windows or related industries.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a Plant Superintendent with 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in window, glass, or similar manufacturing preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations across assigned departments.
• Ensure safety policies and housekeeping standards are followed.
• Monitor production schedules and drive daily goals.
• Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and hourly team members.
• Ensure quality standards and address production issues promptly.
• Partner with maintenance and quality teams to minimize downtime.
• Conduct shift meetings and communicate plant priorities.
• Monitor attendance, staffing levels, and labor utilization.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Complete production reports and communicate updates to plant leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Business Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production reporting systems

Job description

Join the Associated Materials Innovations team at Associated Materials LLC and be AMazing with us!

Who We Are

At Associated Materials Innovations, we combine our rich history in innovation with an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement of customer experience. For decades, we have provided vinyl windows, siding, and metal building products that have helped build homes and communities across North America.

As a leading manufacturer of exterior building products and preferred product manufacturer for Alside, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas in a welcoming and supportive work environment driven by safety and our core values. Join the AMI team where you can be AMazing as we shape our future together.

SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Plant Superintendent to lead operations in our window manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for overseeing production, safety, quality, staffing, and overall operational performance during the assigned shift.

The Plant Superintendent will work closely with supervisors and department leaders to ensure production goals are met while maintaining a safe and positive work environment.

What To Expect:

• Lead and support production operations across assigned departments
• Ensure all safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards are followed
• Monitor production schedules and drive performance to meet daily goals
• Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and hourly team members
• Ensure quality standards are maintained and production issues are addressed promptly
• Partner with maintenance and quality teams to minimize downtime and improve efficiency
• Conduct shift meetings and communicate plant priorities and expectations
• Monitor attendance, staffing levels, and labor utilization
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence efforts
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Complete production reports and communicate shift updates to plant leadership

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's in Business Management or related field
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience required
• Prior experience in window, glass, or similar manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced production environment
• Experience in managing supervisors and large employee groups
• Knowledge of safety regulations and manufacturing best practices
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems

Work Environment:

The atmosphere is that of a manufacturing plant. The position will primarily work where moving machinery produces noise. Employees must wear Personal Protective Equipment that is issued for that location. Temperature can range from extreme cold to extreme heat. Physical fitness to include movements, positioning, remaining stationary which include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing/pulling, forward bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, postural balancing, manipulating, trunk rotation, handling, gripping, and talking (hearing). Frequent use of company communication devices are required such as a computer, phone, and other office electronics.

Benefits of Working with Associated Materials:

• Competitive Wage
• Opportunity for growth
• Long standing business model in a changing market
• Premier company culture
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K Matching
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay
• Discount programs

About Us

When you join AMI, you are part of a leading North American manufacturing business of vinyl windows, cladding, metal siding, trim and other essential exterior building products for residential, light commercial and multifamily projects. In 2022, we introduced our composite cladding system, a first-of-its-kind solution featuring exclusive (GP)2 technology. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, AMI is part of Associated Materials, LLC, which owns and operates 10 manufacturing facilities in North America including a distribution center.

Associated Materials Innovations ... Building Products Better

Associated Materials, LLC, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.

Additional Information

The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.