Production Supervisor Night Shift (Glass Department)

Gentek Building Products; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wage

Opportunity for growth

Long standing business model in a变化ing

Premier company culture

401K Matching

Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay

Job summary

Associated Materials Innovations is seeking a Manufacturing Production Supervisor to lead daily production operations in a fast-paced plant. The role emphasizes safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery while collaborating with maintenance, engineering, quality, and supply chain.

This position is designed for future operations leaders and requires a BS in engineering and 2+ years in manufacturing. Knowledge of OSHA, ERP/MRP, and Lean/Six Sigma is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with OSHA and quality systems.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production team to meet performance targets.
• Manage shift staffing and daily meetings.
• Track KPIs: throughput, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and OEE.
• Ensure schedules compliance and maintain accurate records.
• Enforce quality standards, SOPs, cGMP, and safety; support investigations.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or 5S to reduce waste and improve workflow.
• Coordinate with maintenance for uptime and reliability.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment utilization and setup times.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

MS Office

Technical troubleshooting

Education

BS in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office

Job description

#26-602

Kinston, North Carolina, United States

Job Description

Join the Associated Materials Innovations team at Associated Materials, LLC, and be AMazing with us!

Who We Are

At Associated Materials Innovations, we combine our rich history in innovation with an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience. For decades, we have provided vinyl windows, siding, and metal building products that have helped build homes and communities across North America.

As a leading manufacturer of exterior building products and preferred product manufacturer for Alside, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas in a welcoming and supportive work environment driven by safety and our core values. Join the AMI team where you can be AMazing as we shape our future together.

Position Summary
The Manufacturing Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and on time delivery targets are met. This role oversees hourly production employees, manages workflow, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. The supervisor partners closely with maintenance, engineering, quality, and supply chain to maintain an efficient and safe manufacturing environment.

This role will be part of planned development for future operations leaders who will gain experience in various manufacturing roles in the plant.

What To Expect

Leadership & People Management

• Supervise, coach, and develop production team members to meet performance expectations.
• Conduct daily shift meetings, assign tasks, and ensure proper staffing.
• Manage attendance, discipline, and performance evaluations in alignment with company policies.
• Promote a positive, safe, and collaborative team culture.

Production Operations

• Oversee daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Monitor KPIs such as throughput, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and OEE.
• Ensure compliance with production schedules and adjust work assignments as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including shift reports and production records.

Quality & Safety Assurance

• Enforce adherence to quality standards, SOPs, cGMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Support root-cause investigations into production, quality, or safety issues.
• Conduct safety audits, promote safe work practices, and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Drive corrective actions to eliminate hazards or inefficiencies.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or 5S principles to optimize workflow and reduce waste.
• Recommend process improvements and assist with implementation.
• Support cross-functional projects to improve quality, cost, and throughput.
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure equipment uptime and reliability.
• Monitor inventory levels, material flow, and job changeovers.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment utilization and reduce setup time.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including internships
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production metrics, and workflow optimization.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, technical problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and quality compliance standards/systems.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high volume manufacturing or a similar production setting.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or CI certification.
• Experience with 5S and continuous improvement practices
• Experience in team building, leadership, and change management
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees
• Experience with continuous flow manufacturing and labor-paced production
• Experience in a "made-to-order" environment a plus.
• Demonstrated integrity, flexibility, sound judgment, and critical thinking skills
• Mechanical aptitude or familiarity with industrial equipment.
• Experience with SPC, OEE tracking, or similar metrics platforms.
• Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and variable temperatures.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25--40 lbs as needed.
• May require occasional overtime or shift flexibility based on production demands.

Benefits of Working with Associated Materials

• Competitive Wage
• Opportunity for growth
• Long standing business model in a changing market
• Premier company culture
• 401K Matching
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay

About Us

When you join AMI, you are part of a leading North American manufacturing business of vinyl windows, cladding, metal siding, trim and other essential exterior building products for residential, light commercial and multifamily projects. In 2022, we introduced our composite cladding system, a first-of-its-kind solution featuring exclusive (GP) 2 technology. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, AMI is part of Associated Materials, LLC, which owns and operates 10 manufacturing facilities in North America including a distribution center.

Associated Materials Innovations ... Building Products Better

Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.

Additional Information

The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Click to learn more about benefits .

Additional Information

5 pm until finished. (Between 8 to 12 hour shift according to business needs).