Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Saint-Gobain Group; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed seeks a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, develop talent, and partner with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. You will drive World Class Manufacturing and Lean initiatives while aligning with plant leadership on strategic objectives.

The role emphasizes coaching, daily planning, data-driven decision making, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• AAS or BS degree in Engineering is preferred and/or 3 to 5 plus years of supervisory experience.
• Three (3) or more years of leadership in an operations environment (manufacturing environment preferred).
• Any appropriate combination of academic and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of production employees, providing coaching, training, performance feedback, and support to drive engagement and results.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and team performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize resources.
• Promote a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and Lean manufacturing programs.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Safety, and Operations teams to resolve issues and ensure uninterrupted production.
• Analyze production data and key performance indicators to identify trends, solve problems, and improve operational performance.
• Support workforce planning, employee development, and succession planning efforts.
• Foster positive employee relations and effectively administer the collective bargaining agreement in a unionized environment.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to implement strategic initiatives and achieve business objectives.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to address production challenges and improve reliability.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and enhanced operational effectiveness.
• Utilize visual management tools and reporting systems to communicate performance and drive accountability.
• Support special projects and other operational initiatives as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Production planning

Data analysis

Education

AAS/BS in Engineering

Job description

Make your mark in a leadership role where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement are at the center of everything we do. As a Production Supervisor, you'll lead manufacturing operations, develop employee talent, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, quality, and sustainable business results.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of production employees, providing coaching, training, performance feedback, and support to drive engagement and results.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and team performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize resources.
• Promote a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and Lean manufacturing programs.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Safety, and Operations teams to resolve issues and ensure uninterrupted production.
• Analyze production data and key performance indicators to identify trends, solve problems, and improve operational performance.
• Support workforce planning, employee development, and succession planning efforts.
• Foster positive employee relations and effectively administer the collective bargaining agreement in a unionized environment.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to implement strategic initiatives and achieve business objectives.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to address production challenges and improve reliability.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and enhanced operational effectiveness.
• Utilize visual management tools and reporting systems to communicate performance and drive accountability.
• Support special projects and other operational initiatives as needed.

Is this job for you ?

Experience:

• AAS or BS degree in Engineering is preferred and/or 3 to 5 plus years of supervisory experience.
• Three (3) or more years of experience of leadership in an operations environment (manufacturing environment preferred).
• Any appropriate combination of academic and work experience.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence and memos in English.
• Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to recognize quality expected and be able to reproduce it.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations.
• Must be able to effectively use Microsoft Office including Excel/Word/PowerPoint, BPCC, and ELKE.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and perform mathematical computations at a level required for successful job performance
• Hand-eye coordination.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk and hear. Other physical requirements include:

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25#’s without assistance.
• Ability to work from various squatting, kneeling or bending positions.
• Ability to work with arms above head.
• Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards.
• Ability to operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Hand-eye coordination.

A little more about us

At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, 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 .

Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction, and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, "Makingthe World a Better Home."

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

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $72,500 to $111,500 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 9% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $79,000 to $121,500. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being.

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