Production Manager

Cornerstone Building Brands; Ellenboro (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

PTO

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Plant Operations Leader to plan and direct plant production, manage staff, and drive process improvements for on-time delivery of high-quality products.

You will oversee scheduling, quality assurance, and safety programs while collaborating with multiple departments to optimize productivity and maintain a compliant, efficient facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum Candidate Qualifications: High School degree or equivalent.
• 5 years of supervisory and production management experience.
• Ability to meet objectives within time-sensitive deadlines with outstanding follow-through, time management and planning skills.
• Ability to forecast production requirements and organize workload into a schedule.
• Lean Manufacturing principles experience.
• Onboarding and training of production team members.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Plant Manager and works collaboratively as part of the Plant Leadership Team.
• Plan and direct plant operations for facility.
• Direct and manage staff activities, workload planning, receiving, maintenance, inventory controls and distribution.
• Diagnose areas needing improvement and implement process improvements to increase productivity.
• Ensure quality to standard and establish quality specifications.
• Responsible for quality of all products and materials from designated areas; implement QC programs.
• Prepare and distribute production schedules; ensure timely product delivery.
• Ensure safe work environment; address safety issues and ensure OSHA/ISO compliance.
• Maintain preventative maintenance programs and equipment utilization.
• Collaborate with departments to keep processes in control and deliver quality products on time.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Production management

Scheduling

Safety

Communication

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6billion in annual revenue and an expansive North American footprint that includes almost 20,000 employees, operating in +70 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, metal roofing and wall systems, and insulated metal panels. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

Job Description

• Reports to the Plant Manager and works collaboratively as part of the Plant Leadership Team
• Plan and direct plant operations for facility. Direct and manage staff activities, which generally includes ensuring correct workload planning, receiving, maintenance, inventory controls and distribution
• Proactively review practices for correct, quality workmanship and process flow, along with timeliness. Diagnose any potential areas needing improvement and identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity
• Ensures complete and timely product delivery. Prepares and distributes production schedules
• Ensure quality to standard. Establishes, maintains and facilitates product quality specifications
• Responsible for quality of all products and materials from designated areas of responsibility. Meeting all production specifications, implementation of QC programs and working with vendors and suppliers to meet our specifications on incoming raw materials
• Technical responsibilities with vendors and suppliers. May also require technical interaction with Research and Development
• Ensure communication of results vs. standards. Prepares and distributes production reports
• Ensure a safe work environment. Promptly address safety issues and ensure OSHA standard and ISO 9000 compliance (if applicable). Administer safety training and meetings. Monitor associate activities to ensure adherence to policies
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs, ensuring effective equipment utilization and that safety measures are in place. Schedule downtime for equipment maintenance and repairs
• Reviews data to seek process, people and machine improvements and develops plans to instill desired results
• Collaborates with all departments including Customer Service, Scheduling Procurement, Quality Control, EHS, Finance, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensure processes are running in control and delivering a high-quality product on time to our customers
• As applicable, management of hazardous waste programs
• Meet or exceed budgeted financial performance standards. Prepare and administer departmental budgets
• Maintains an organized work environment to ensure a safe, efficient operation
• Responsible for determining the staffing levels for production
• Responsible for the development of group leaders and associates
• Responsible for the standard work of each member of the team
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a continuous improvement culture
• Communicate with team leaders, group leaders and associates on other shifts
• May serve as a facilitator on a designated Safety Team
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Candidate Qualifications:

• High School degree or equivalent
• 5 years of supervisory and production management experience
• Demonstrated ability to meet objectives within time-sensitive deadlines with outstanding follow-through, time management and planning skills
• Ability to adjust manpower and departmental spending to demand
• Ability to forecast production requirements and organize workload into a schedule
• Solid knowledge of how manufacturing, customer service and physical distribution processes and functions interrelate
• Proven record of implementing and utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles
• Demonstrate leadership in management, staff development and training with analytical and problem-solving skills
• Onboarding and training of production team members
• Excellent communications with strong customer service orientation
• Must be able to travel up to 10% (as required)

Preferred Candidate Qualifications:

• 8+ years of supervisory and production management experience
• Managing 150+ direct and indirect reports
• Lean Manufacturing or Material Management experience
• Broad experience in Materials, Quality, Engineering or Logistics
• Financial analysis and forecasting experience
• Ability to effectively manage a multicultural workforce
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma and Quality Management Systems
• Position requires minimal travel (less than 10%)

Additional Information

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• PTO
• paid holidays
• FSA
• life insurance
• LTD
• STD
• 401k
• EAP
• discount programs
• tuition reimbursement
• training
• professional development

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• PTO
• paid holidays
• FSA
• life insurance
• LTD
• STD
• 401k
• EAP
• discount programs
• tuition reimbursement
• training
• professional development

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here . You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here .If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.