Production Leader: Team Development, Lean & Safety

Saint-Gobain; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed in the United States is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, develop talent, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, quality, and sustainable business results. You will coach a production team, plan daily activities, and push continuous improvement through World Class Manufacturing and Lean programs.

The role emphasizes safety, collaboration with Quality, Maintenance, Safety, and Operations, and leveraging data to improve

Qualifications

• AAS or BS degree in Engineering preferred and/or 3 to 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Three (3) or more years of leadership in an operations environment (manufacturing environment preferred).
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of production employees, providing coaching and feedback to drive engagement and results.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Monitor processes and performance, identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Promote safety and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including World Class Manufacturing and Lean programs.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Safety, and Operations to resolve issues and ensure uninterrupted production.
• Analyze production data and KPIs to identify trends and improve performance.
• Support workforce planning, employee development, and succession planning.
• Foster positive employee relations and administer the union contract in a unionized environment.
• Partner with plant leadership on strategic initiatives and business objectives.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to address production challenges.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
• Use visual management tools to communicate performance and accountability.
• Support special projects and other operational initiatives as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

World Class Manufacturing

Data analysis

Employee development

Employee relations

Problem solving

Communication

Education

AAS or BS in Engineering

3–5+ years supervisory experience

Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

BPCC

ELKE

Job description

Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed in the United States is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, develop talent, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, quality, and sustainable business results. You will coach a production team, plan daily activities, and push continuous improvement through World Class Manufacturing and Lean programs.

The role emphasizes safety, collaboration with Quality, Maintenance, Safety, and Operations, and leveraging data to improve