Production Superintendent – Night Shift

Saint-Gobain; Silver Grove (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Saint-Gobain is seeking a Production Superintendent at its Silver Grove gypsum wallboard plant to lead daily operations, drive safety and quality, and develop a high-performing team. You will oversee scheduling, maintenance, and performance reporting while ensuring adherence to environmental standards.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience in continuous-operation environments, a BA/BS in a related field, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a continuous-operation industrial environment.
• Must be able to work after-hours, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule starting later in the day and through early evening.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.

Responsibilities

• Continuously focus on safety, quality, people, and production at one of the world’s largest gypsum plants
• Lead, recruit, and develop a competent labor force, providing clear directions and expectations
• Communicate objectives and priorities with Supervisors; ensure coaching, development, and performance conversations are conducted effectively
• Communicate effectively with Supervisors to ensure clear and precise directions on plant goals, plans, and future expectations for department growth
• Provide recommendations to streamline processes and improve process capability
• Analyze procedures to identify and eliminate redundancies and provide feedback for process improvements
• Assure systems are in place to maintain all equipment to meet benchmark targets and environmental standards
• Identify and schedule preventive maintenance by production personnel
• Manage production schedule for Compound Production and ensure accurate and timely production entry in SAP
• Maintain plant-specific efficiency tracking and reporting requirements
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of reports for all shift activities, including maintenance needs and explanations for production failures

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety compliance

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shift: 11:00 PM/12:00 AM — 7:00/8:00 AM

Schedule may be Sunday–Thursday or Monday–Friday, depending on business needs.

This position is primarily responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and production of gypsum wallboard in accordance with the Silver Grove plant’s policies and objectives. This position is responsible for setting a high standard for safety, quality, housekeeping, productivity, and performance for all wallboard plant associates. The Production Superintendent is also responsible for empowering associates to make sound and timely decisions and resolve problems during operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously focus on safety, quality, people, and production at one of the world’s largest gypsum plants

• Lead, recruit, and develop a competent labor force, providing clear directions and expectations

• Communicate objectives and priorities with Supervisors; ensure coaching, development, and performance conversations are conducted effectively

• Communicate effectively with Supervisors to ensure clear and precise directions on plant goals, plans, and future expectations for department growth

• Provide recommendations to streamline processes and improve process capability

• Analyze procedures to identify and eliminate redundancies and provide feedback for process improvements

• Assure systems are in place to maintain all equipment to meet benchmark targets and environmental standards

• Identify and schedule preventive maintenance by production personnel

• Manage production schedule for Compound Production and ensure accurate and timely production entry in SAP

• Maintain plant-specific efficiency tracking and reporting requirements

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of reports for all shift activities, including maintenance needs and explanations for production failures

• A Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a continuous-operation industrial environment is required

• Must be able to work after-hours, weekends, and holidays when necessary

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that starts later in the day and works through early evening

• Outstanding customer service skills, including the ability to anticipate client groups’ needs, are required

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills are preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required

• Must be well-organized and flexible, with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, changing, and varying work environment

• Must be able to manage competing priorities, work independently to set and reset priorities, and achieve business results while ensuring a strong employee experience

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with people are required

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At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

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.

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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

• Group Legal

• Identity Theft Protection

• Auto and Home Insurance

• Pet Insurance and Discounts

• Back-up Child & Elder Care

• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program