Production Supervisor

GAF Materials Corp.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Vacation package

Job summary

Specialty Granules LLC in Maryland is seeking a Production Supervisor to safely and economically produce quality roofing granules while driving a continuous improvement culture. You will lead and develop your team, manage costs, and ensure on-time production according to the plan.

The role requires strong safety focus, ability to improve processes, and hands-on leadership across shifts. A competitive salary and benefits package supports long-term stability.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred.
• Supervisory experience in mining/manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead production personnel to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Schedule manpower and production plans; manage costs.
• Identify process improvements and cost savings using Lean principles.
• Develop and coach staff; write SOPs and work orders.
• Communicate maintenance needs and ensure follow-up.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

SOP Planning

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ADP Etime

Workday

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Company Introduction

At Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource. Over 90 years of quality products and superior service. Our longevity is a testament to our dependability as a supplier and the durability of our products. A privately held company, we have the ability and resources to provide exceptional customer service through our high standards of product quality, innovation, and responsiveness to the needs of our customers. In addition to our Headquarters and Technical Center in Hagerstown, MD, we operate 4 manufacturing locations across the U.S. - Blue Ridge Summit, PA (also called Charmian); Annapolis, MO; Pembine, WI (also called Kremlin); and Ione, CA. In each of the communities in which we are located, SGI has become a premier place to work. Our employees enjoy our strong emphasis on safety, our positive work environment, competitive wages and benefits, and our long term stability.

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for safely and economically producing quality roofing granules while driving a continuous improvement culture within their work group. This role involves leading, managing, and developing the work skills of employees, and managing costs to produce the required quantity and quality of granules on-time and according to the production plan.

Essential Duties

• Ensure safety, quality, production, and housekeeping standards are met at all times.
• Conduct contractor safety inspections per SGI policy.
• Lead and manage assigned production personnel to safely meet/exceed all manufacturing goals.
• Develop and improve assigned production personnel skills in preparation for future career opportunities.
• Know and understand all product specifications.
• Clearly understand the process and equipment locations.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify and correct the root causes of events.
• Accurately and timely prepare required reports and maintain accurate data and other records as required.
• Schedule/plan manpower and production schedules.
• Effectively communicate maintenance needs to subordinates/team members and ensure follow-up to confirm maintenance was performed effectively.
• Notify management of downtime with clear/detailed explanation of issues as required.
• Write clearly defined work orders and develop SOP’s for the department.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings using Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, and problem-solving techniques.
• Articulate and document site goals and objectives (as needed).
• Perform employee reviews with coaching and disciplinary action where needed.
• Provide training to direct reports for safety, SOP’s, and plant equipment.

Competencies

• Safety Leadership
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Positive Approach
• Creating a Culture of Trust
• Emotional Intelligence
• Essentials Coaching
• Adaptability

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good decision-making skills
• Good organizational skills
• Effective verbal/written/listening communication skills
• Proficient Computer skills – Google Suite
• ADP Etime, Workday, SAP Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Thorough knowledge of MSHA standards
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or other Continuous Improvement and problem-solving techniques
• Root Cause Analysis experience or other problem-solving technique
• Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) Planning
• Raw Materials management, and Constraint Management knowledge

Qualifications Required

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Associate’s Degree preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum (1-2) years supervisory experience in a mining/manufacturing operation.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems in a manufacturing operation.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Occasionally
• Move/Traverse - Occasionally
• Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally
• Transport/Lifting - Occasionally
• Transport/Carrying - Occasionally
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Occasionally
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Occasionally
• Ascend/Descend - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally
• Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally
• Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally
• Position Self/Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Handling - Occasionally
• Grasping - Occasionally
• Working Conditions Extreme cold - Frequently
• Extreme heat - Frequently
• Humid - Frequently
• Wet - Frequently
• Noise - Frequently
• Hazards - Frequently
• Temperature Change - Frequently
• Atmospheric Conditions - Frequently
• Vibration - Frequently
• Leadership/Supervisor Experience Ability to lead/influence/manage people
• Team player - Positive interaction and participation on teams
• Willingness to embrace change and champion change positively to direct reports
• Desire and willingness to drive change in improving operations

Dimensions

Number of Indirect Reports: 0

Number of Direct Reports: 5-20

Locations

Headquarters and Technical Center in Hagerstown, MD, we operate 4 manufacturing locations across the U.S. - Blue Ridge Summit, PA (also called Charmian); Annapolis, MO; Pembine, WI (also called Kremlin); and Ione, CA.

Benefits

We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions. We compete with competitive wages and benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SGI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SGI complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.