Production Manager

CertainTeed

Ennis (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CertainTeed's Ennis, Texas facility seeks a Production Manager to lead all production activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant output. You will manage Production Supervisors and crews, coordinate schedules, and drive continuous improvement in a collaborative environment.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will ensure adherence to process specifications, manage safety programs, and coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering to optimize performance.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience.
Commitment to safe work behaviors; understands machine operations.
Computer literacy; knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and organizational skills.
Ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and solve problems.
Ability to work independently and with a team.
Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
Working knowledge of production operations, practices, and procedures.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to motivate and direct employees.
Day shift availability, including weekends; rotating or fixed schedule.
Ability to work ~40 hours per week.
Travel ~10% for training.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct production activities to meet safety, quality, cost, throughput, and process requirements.
Establish and coordinate work schedules, assignments, production requirements, and operational activities.
Monitor production and processing performance; interpret specifications; determine product acceptability; assist with troubleshooting.
Maintain knowledge of manufacturing processes to ensure products are within specification.
Communicate production requirements and performance updates to the Operations Manager.
Collaborate as a member of the plant's second-level operations management team; support Maintenance and Engineering.
Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements, policies, and procedures.
Report injuries, incidents, near misses, environmental events, and property or equipment damage.
Participate in incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions.
Support development and review of job safety analyses and standard operating procedures.
Ensure compliance with waste management and recycling responsibilities.
Coach, mentor, train, and develop Production Supervisors and crews.
Address employee matters including payroll, recognition, performance, and corrective action.
Administer work rules, maintain open communication, support labor relations, and ensure dignity and respect.
Promote continuous improvement, safe practices, housekeeping, and accountability.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean Manufacturing

5S principles

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Reading & mathematics

Education

Four-year degree; equivalent experience

Job description

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

The Production Manager leads all production activities at our Ennis, Texas roofing manufacturing facility, ensuring quality products are produced safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established process specifications. This position reports directly to the Operations Manager and manages Production Supervisors and production line personnel assigned to the production crews.

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

In This Role, You Will

Supervise and direct production activities to meet or exceed safety, quality, cost, throughput, and process requirements.
Establish and coordinate work schedules, assignments, production requirements, and operational activities.
Monitor production and processing performance, interpret production specifications, determine product acceptability, and assist with troubleshooting and problem-solving.
Maintain a working knowledge of manufacturing processes to ensure products are manufactured within specification.
Communicate production requirements and performance updates to the Operations Manager.
Collaborate as a member of the plant’s second-level operations management team and support Maintenance and Engineering activities.
Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements, policies, and procedures.
Report injuries, recordable incidents, first-aid cases, near misses, environmental events, and property or equipment damage.
Participate in incident and near-miss investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Support the development and review of job safety analyses and standard operating procedures.
Ensure compliance with waste management and recycling responsibilities.
Coach, mentor, train, and develop Production Supervisors and production crews.
Address employee matters consistently and promptly, including payroll, recognition, performance accountability, and corrective action.
Administer work rules equitably, maintain open communication, support positive labor relations, and ensure employees are treated with dignity and respect.
Promote continuous improvement, safe work practices, effective housekeeping, and operational accountability.
Perform other duties as assigned.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience
Demonstrated commitment to safe work behaviors and the ability to understand machine operations.
Computer literacy and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles.
Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and organizational skills.
Ability to analyze information, evaluate results, select appropriate solutions, and solve problems.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
Working knowledge of production operations, practices, and procedures.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to develop, motivate, coach, and direct employees.
Ability to work a day shift, including weekends, on a rotating or fixed schedule.
Ability to work an average of 40 hours per week.
Ability to travel approximately 10% for training.

Preferred Qualifications

Four-year degree; equivalent experience may be considered.
Five-plus years of supervisory experience with exposure to a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

Constant vision, reading and writing, speaking, and hearing.
Occasional climbing and balancing; bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; standing and walking; and sitting.
Rare finger, grasping, handling, feeling, and repetitive wrist, hand, or finger motions.
Walking, bending, twisting, gripping, climbing stairs and ladders, entering confined spaces, and navigating rough terrain.
Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Potential for extended periods of sitting, walking, or standing, computer use, and telephone conversations.
Use of a computer, two-way radio, and audiovisual or presentation materials.
Ability to speak clearly and see details within a few feet.

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, 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

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 SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.

Benefits In Joining Us

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