Production Supervisor - Weekend Shift

CertainTeed; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed in the United States is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead hourly teams, ensure safe, compliant operations, and drive quality and productivity across manufacturing processes. You will champion safety, coach employees, and advance continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 3-5 years of supervisory experience, a Bachelor’s degree preferred, ISO knowledge, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• 3-5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• General understanding of ISO methodology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution.
• Lead and develop a team of production employees to achieve safety, quality, and production goals.
• Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor.
• Ensure safe operations by promoting and enforcing environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Monitor production performance and implement solutions that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
• Quickly identify and resolve production issues to minimize downtime and maintain customer commitments.
• Support quality initiatives by ensuring products meet specifications and company standards.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams to achieve plant objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach production employees to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Conduct shift safety meetings and ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and company policies.
• Participate in daily production meetings and align operations with business objectives.
• Oversee employee training, performance management, and workforce development.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and employee engagement activities.
• Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain production documentation, 5S standards, and operational compliance.
• Approve employee time records and ensure payroll accuracy.
• Serve as the department leader in the absence of plant leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

ISO knowledge

Safety

Continuous improvement

Analytical thinking

Operations collaboration

Troubleshooting

Team development

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in management or related field

Job description

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

We're looking for a hands-on Production Supervisor who can lead teams, improve processes, and champion safety, quality, and operational excellence. If you're passionate about developing people, solving problems, and driving results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

We're looking for a hands-on Production Supervisor who can lead teams, improve processes, and champion safety, quality, and operational excellence. If you're passionate about developing people, solving problems, and driving results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.

As a Production Supervisor you will lead hourly production employees to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of manufacturing processes. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, employee development, and continuous improvement while maintaining accurate production records and workforce accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coach production employees to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Conduct shift safety meetings and ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and company policies.
• Participate in daily production meetings and align operations with business objectives.
• Oversee employee training, performance management, and workforce development.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and employee engagement activities.
• Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain production documentation, 5S standards, and operational compliance.
• Approve employee time records and ensure payroll accuracy.
• Serve as the department leader in the absence of plant leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

• Bachelor degree in management or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• General understanding of ISO methodology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution.
• Lead and develop a team of production employees to achieve safety, quality, and production goals.
• Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor.
• Ensure safe operations by promoting and enforcing environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Monitor production performance and implement solutions that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
• Quickly identify and resolve production issues to minimize downtime and maintain customer commitments.
• Support quality initiatives by ensuring products meet specifications and company standards.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams to achieve plant objectives.

TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

This role is a 12-hour weekend shift position working Friday through Sunday. To support a successful transition, the selected candidate will begin with approximately 6 months of training on a day-shift schedule, gaining hands-on experience and developing a strong understanding of our operations, equipment, processes, and leadership expectations before transitioning to the permanent weekend schedule. This position is part of a new weekend shift we are implementing, offering an exciting opportunity to help establish the team, shape best practices, and contribute to the success of this growing operation from the ground up.

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, “Making the 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 [e-mail].

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 $72,500.00 to $111,500.00 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 $79,000.00 to $121,500.00. 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

• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program