Production Manager

Saint-Gobain Group; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Group seeks a Production Manager to lead the Ennis, Texas roofing manufacturing facility, directing production supervisors and crews to deliver safe, high-quality products efficiently. You will set schedules, drive performance, and coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering while ensuring OSHA-compliant safety and waste management practices.

Preferred candidates hold a four-year degree and have 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with strong Lean and 5S knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience.
• Commitment to safe work behaviors and 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct production activities to meet safety, quality, cost, throughput, and process requirements.
• Establish and coordinate work schedules, assignments, and production requirements.
• Monitor production performance and assist with troubleshooting.
• Maintain knowledge of manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Communicate production requirements and performance updates to the Operations Manager.
• Collaborate as part of the plant's second-level operations management team.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Report injuries, incidents, and near misses, and participate in investigations.
• Support development and review of job safety analyses and standard operating procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement and safe work practices.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Communication skills

Safety-focused

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

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.

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.li>
• 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.

The position works in a non-temperature-controlled manufacturing environment. Conditions may include heat, cold, humidity, dust, fumes, dirt, chemicals, gases, smoke, noise above 80 decibels, hazardous materials, vibration, poor lighting, confined areas, moving equipment, and required use of safety equipment or protective clothing. Manufacturing materials include granules, silica sand, fiberglass, asphalt coating, crushed rock, and polypropylene.

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 [emailprotected] .

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