Production Superintendent: Safety-Driven Lean Operations Lead

Knauf North America; Lanett (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical on day one

Virtual medical services

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Paid family leave

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Knauf Insulation North America is seeking a Production Superintendent to oversee all production line operations, ensuring safety and high quality products from raw materials to finished goods. The role acts as the lead on site in the absence of the Production Manager and drives a culture of continuous improvement.

You will manage a skilled workforce, conduct shift meetings, and coordinate staffing, while maintaining compliance with ISO standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management or related field preferred.
• Lean Certification preferred.
• Minimum five to eight years of production experience in an industrial manufacturing facility.
• Minimum three to five years of management experience in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, health, environmental, energy and quality compliance.
• Lead production lines and monitor all operations from raw materials to finished goods.
• Supervise plant workforce and mentor supervisors.
• Lead daily shift meetings and coordinate with incoming/outgoing shifts.
• Audit standard work and 6S on shift and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage payroll timekeeping and staffing decisions.
• Serve as main contact for employee relations and development.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Lean Certification

Job description

Knauf Insulation North America is seeking a Production Superintendent to oversee all production line operations, ensuring safety and high quality products from raw materials to finished goods. The role acts as the lead on site in the absence of the Production Manager and drives a culture of continuous improvement.

You will manage a skilled workforce, conduct shift meetings, and coordinate staffing, while maintaining compliance with ISO standards and company policies.