Relief Lead

Owens Corning Foundation; Summit (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Front Line Leader to oversee production operations during the AM shift. This pivotal role involves ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while leading a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a proven track record in leadership. Responsibilities include managing safety training, achieving customer satisfaction, and fostering talent development. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact operational success and employee engagement. This opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant difference in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• 3+ years of leadership experience required, with a focus on talent development.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Develop talent and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Talent Development

Conflict Resolution

Change Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3 years leadership/supervisory experience

Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement exposure

Tools

Learning Management System

Company Intranet

Job description

Job: Front Line Leader (Production Supervisor)

Shift: AM Shift

Overtime Available

Annual Salary: $62,000 to $70,000

SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor is accountable to lead the operation and employees for a 12-hour night shift (6pm -6am). The Production Supervisor also manages and oversees all shift operations in a manner that enhances the plant’s safety, engagement, cost, productivity, efficiency, quality, and customer service.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Live the Safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilities (20%)
   • Coordinate all required safety training
   • Lead execution of monthly team safety requirements
   • Educate team members on safe operations
   • Effectively communicate Owens Corning’s stand on safety throughout the Operations Department
   • Perform reporting and investigation of all safety incidents, driving to root cause and permanent resolution
2. Achieve customer satisfaction and quality commitments (25%)
   • Understand and communicate customer expectations throughout the Operations Department, and ensure all products meet customer standards and requirements
   • Ensure timely and accurate production to schedules in order to meet or exceed delivery to promise
   • Ensure operational procedures are followed to product specifications, and quality metrics meet customers’ needs
   • Perform root cause analysis with the involvement of operators on all quality issues and resolve
   • Train operators on problem-solving skills, and coach through resolution
   • Identify opportunities for improvement and execute actions to deliver improved processes and results
   • Communicate expectations around continuous improvement with all team members
3. Lead and develop talent (20%)
   • Monitor and enforce all plant and corporate policies and procedures
   • Provide candid feedback on expectations and performance to all members of team on regular basis
   • Actively lead and build effective work teams to increase plant performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives
   • Maintain documentation, track, counsel, and execute coaching and corrective action when performance issues occur
4. Review, track and modify individual training plans based on individual needs
   • Leverage standard work to minimize variation and waste
   • Develop and implement productivity projects/programs to enhance processes
   • Drive waste out of operation
   • Utilize proper resourcing to meet cost targets
   • Gather input from and engage all team members in productivity initiatives

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee should hold the following abilities:

• Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Grows and mentors talent
• Demonstrates self-knowledge and takes action to continuously improve
• Leverages own and others’ strengths
• Properly utilizes influencing and change leadership skills
• Resolves conflict, as needed

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPETENCIES

The employee must be able to:

• Log into and navigate company intranet to access paycheck/benefits enrollment information
• Log into and navigate Learning Management System and accomplish required online training

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• Minimum 3 years leadership/supervisory experience required
• Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement exposures preferred

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Ability to routinely lift up to 40 lbs without assistance
• Ability to routinely lift up to 80 lbs with assistance
• Work for up to 12 hours in extreme hot/cold manufacturing environment
• Walk/stand on concrete floors continuously for up to 12 hours
• Routinely ascend and descend stairs to enter work areas
• Safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – steel toed shoes, ear plugs, eye protection (glasses, goggles, and/or facemask) as necessary for task
• Push/drive floor sweeping and cleaning equipment or tools as necessary for housekeeping duties
• Lifting and carrying (up to 40 lbs) from Auto Catcher to seconds re-wrap or recycle/trash receptacle.
• Ability to rotate and work shift work
• Ability to help with all line breaks and lace-ups