Shift Coordinator

Owens Corning; Tallmadge (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VIP Bonus

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Prescription Plan

Healthy Living

PTO

401(k) Match

ESPP

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Owens Corning in Tallmadge, OH is seeking a Shift Coordinator to assist the Operations Leader in managing a 60-person production shift, ensuring safe operation, quality and productivity while upholding housekeeping standards. The role requires leadership on a 12-hour shift, coaching, and coordinating daily activities.

You will lead the shift huddle, enforce safety rules, collaborate with maintenance, and mentor staff through changeovers and upset conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years manufacturing/industrial experience.
• Experience making high-impact decisions in fast-paced environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel.
• Basic math skills for production statistics.
• Strong leadership capabilities and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily shift activities and ensure safety.
• Coordinate assignments and mentor team.
• Drive safety, productivity, and quality targets.
• Provide coaching and progressive discipline.
• Maintain vacation calendar and timecards.
• Lead shift huddle and communicate with leadership.
• Support operations with maintenance coordination.
• Enforce plant rules and housekeeping.
• Support training needs and equipment reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Safety focus

Shift coordination

Team mentoring

Communication

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

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Shift:12 hours: PM-36/48

6:40 PM – 7:00 AM

• Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

Benefits begin on your first day of employment!

• Quarterly VIP Bonus Program-up to 10%
• Multiple comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plan options
• Healthy Living Incentives and Rewards Programs
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match up to 6%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Weekly Pay

SUMMARY

Assist the Operations Leader in all areas of managing the assigned production crew to include the safe and efficient operation of production equipment, achievement of the highest standards of quality and productivity; and maintenance of established housekeeping expectations. Additionally, as the first-line crew leader, the Shift Coordinator is expected to exemplify a generally positive attitude around safety and operations at all times.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct the daily activities of the shift staff (60%)
  • Promotes safety of employees above all else to ensure each team member goes home safe each day
  • Coordinates job assignments and activities of their team
  • Drives team members to deliver and maintain expectations and production targets around safety, productivity and quality
  • Provides expertise and leadership to each functional area
  • Assists and mentors during product changeovers and upset conditions
  • Maintains and approves the vacation calendar and timecards for the shift
  • Provides coaching and recommends progressive discipline to the Operations Leader in order to maintain high performing team
  • Promotes and enforces good housekeeping practices throughout the plant
• Operational Support (25%)
• Enforces Safety and Plant rules
• Covers breaks when manpower levels require
• Lead the operational training needs
• Partners with maintenance as needed to ensure equipment reliability
• Backfills shift assignments as needed
• Attends training sessions and meetings as required
• Communication (15%)
  • Leads the daily shift huddle
• Maintains the accurate flow of information through the proper use of standard forms including by not limited to Shift Reports, IPOP, SAP, Outlook
• Communicates within a reasonable amount of time to the Operations Leader all associated shift problems, whether they be process, equipment, or people related
• Works with Coach to identify root cause and corrective actions for process or quality upsets
• Recognizes and Rewards Shift Milestones and exceptional employee performance

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum 3 - 5 years work experience in manufacturing, industrial, or related environment required.
• Experience making high-impact decisions in fast-paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel on a routine basis.
• Basic math skills to understand production statistics, quality requirements, and process variables
• Demonstrated Competency in Key Leadership Capabilities:
• Act on Analysis
• Generate Ideas
• Competitively Drive Results
• Collaborate and Foster Teamwork
• Inspire & Energize Others
• Develop People

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to routinely lift up to 75 lbs. without assistance.
• Work up to 12+ hours in hot/cold manufacturing environment.
• Walk/stand on concrete floor continuously for up to 12 hours.
• Ability to follow all safety standards as defined on a plant/task basis
• Use cleaning equipment or tools as necessary for housekeeping duties in accordance with all safety rules.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Nearest Major Market: Akron
Nearest Secondary Market: Cleveland