Production Supervisor

Cornerstone Building Brands; York (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits starting day 1

PTO and holidays

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands in York, NE is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee hourly manufacturing teams, focusing on safety, quality and continuous improvement. You will supervise, train, and coach staff, manage line operations, and drive lean initiatives to optimize production performance.

The role requires leadership experience in a manufacturing setting, proficiency with extrusion operations, and a strong track record in applying 5S/Lean principles.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years of progressive supervisory/leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to train non-degreed operators.
• Ability to work as a team with plant leadership.
• Proven ability to supervise, motivate, and mentor associates.
• Experience with extrusion operations preferred.
• Familiarity with 5S and Lean (Six Sigma a plus).
• Good math and mechanical skills; proficient with calipers and measuring devices.
• Knowledge of PVC resin/compound blending preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline supervision to meet production demands with emphasis on safety, quality and environmental responsibility.
• Develop staffing guidelines and oversee hiring, evaluation, and staff replacements to meet performance objectives.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to teammates on a regular basis.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including 5S and cost reduction.
• Provide technical leadership and training on line setup, testing, troubleshooting, and process measurement.
• Document training and job responsibilities; oversee administrative records.
• Intervene to address short-notice production or shipping needs.
• Promote safety policies and address unsafe acts and conditions.
• Support company goals in safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Identify and implement process improvements using statistics or SPC.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Team player

Extrusion operation

5S / Lean / Six Sigma

Calipers / measuring devices

PVC resin/blend knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish (a plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Management, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Calipers

Job description

Job Description

The Production Supervisor performs frontline supervisory functions and is responsible for safety, corrective action, associate relations, housekeeping and performance reviews for a shift or for multiple shifts of hourly associates as well as making recommendations to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product. Supervises, directs, advises, and trains manufacturing team members in accordance with established manufacturing policies and procedures to ensure production demands are met. Ensures all activities are focused on quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. In addition, this position will actively encourage and support concepts of associate involvement, continuous improvement, 5S, and lean manufacturing concepts.

• Facilitates the manufacture of building products to meet production demands, while ensuring quality, safety, and environmental responsibility
• In conjunction with appropriate plant leadership, develops and implements staffing guidelines to maximize utilization of human resources while controlling manpower costs. Hires, supervises, evaluates, and replaces staff as required to ensure performance objectives are met/exceeded
• Maintain a high degree of leadership and supervisory skills including: Developing and training teammates so they are prepared to assume positions of increasing responsibilities; evaluate teammates generally annually and give feedback to perform better; and hold shift meetings for Safety and Production items as instructed by the manager
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to include 5S and conversion cost reduction
• Provides technical leadership and training to shift personnel in areas that may include line setup/operation, testing, tooling, troubleshooting, machine metrics definition/reporting, changeover, safety procedures, record keeping, and training facilitation
• Identifies potential career paths for associates and works with associates to develop their skills and knowledge in order to progress within the company. Provides documentation and follow up to training and job responsibilities
• Interviews qualified candidates for manufacturing positions and recommends candidates for hire
• Assigns personnel to extrusion lines or production areas and oversees line or area rotations and break schedules during assigned shift(s) by maintaining a high degree of communication skills to accomplish seamless shift changes and troubleshooting progress
• Completes or oversees completion of paperwork relative to line operation; operator logs, PM logs, audits, and corrective action
• Interrupt the normal flow of work to respond to any short notice production or shipping needs
• Knowledge and understanding of all safety polices and regulations and ability to address all unsafe acts and conditions
• Administers policies in a fair and consistent manner
• Provides coaching and counseling to associates and corrective action when needed, always following the company guidelines
• Ability to promote overall goals of company in safety, quality, delivery and cost
• Identifies and assists with implementations for continuous process improvement. Uses statistics or SPC to help better control the extrusion and/or production or assembly process
• Controls materials to eliminate waste
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Management, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Previous experience drivingcontinuous improvement initiatives
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills, combined with the ability to educate and train non-degreed operators and technicians in a production environment
• Ability to play a true team member role with other key plant leadership members
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, mentor and train associates on a regular basis
• A highly skilled and motivated individual proficient in all areas of extrusion operation preferred
• 5S principles, Lean background (Six Sigma certificationa plus)
• mathematical and mechanical skills required
• Proficient in use of calipers and other measuring devices
• Knowledge of PVC resin/compound blending preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills a plus

Additional Information

Site Address: 521 W 26th St, York, NE 68467

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.