Supervisor Production

gafsgi; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Career development

Job summary

GAF in Arkadelphia, AR is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee shift operations across process, packaging, maintenance, and yard teams. You will lead safety, quality, and productivity through direct supervision and coordination of production.

This role requires hands-on leadership, accountability for meeting production targets, continuous improvement, and strong problem-solving to minimize downtime while maintaining product integrity.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years as a production supervisor OR 5 years as a lead operator in an industrial manufacturing environment OR 1 year of supervisory experience with a completed bachelor's degree.
• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or associated fields preferred.
• Experience in a continuous process manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive productivity and continuous improvement through goals, training, and machine operation within specifications.
• Maximize production efficiencies and material usage while ensuring safety and quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues affecting run rates, downtime, or quality.
• Maintain safe workplace, monitor safety compliance, and communicate deficiencies.
• Ensure product quality and manage audits with QA feedback to crew.
• Participate in filling open operator positions and interviewing new production personnel.
• Support communications about bonus programs and address attendance issues.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping and timely approval of timecards.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Production Supervisor who will be responsible for supervising production shifts as assigned on a rotating basis, including process, packaging, maintenance and yard personnel. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for safety, quality and productivity through direct leadership and coordination of production.

Essential Duties

• Drive productivity and foster continuous improvement through sound management practices including communication of goals, training of operators, and operation of machines within established process specifications, and identification and resolution of production related issues.
• Maximize production efficiencies, achieve targeted raw material usages, and minimize yield losses while producing high quality product in a safe manner.
• Troubleshoot and quickly resolve production method or machinery issues that are impacting run rates, downtime, or quality.
• Provide a safe workplace through adherence to company safety policy, housekeeping, and defined standards of training.
• Monitor compliance to safety policies and procedures, conduct inspections of plant areas, and ensure deficiencies found are resolved or appropriately communicated.
• Maintain an excellent quality level of product produced at the lowest cost. Monitor key operating parameters to ensure the product adheres to specifications while minimizing raw material usage. Work with production operators to identify and reduce controllable quality issues. Ensure each operator completes required quality checks. Review results of audits performed by the QA department and communicate to the production crew. Provide feedback to production crew on all field complaints.
• Participate in the selection discussion for filling open operator positions and participate in the interview process for new production personnel.
• Support communication throughout the plant and communicate the bonus program to employees at the plant.
• Monitor and address poor attendance issues in a timely manner. Solicit and obtain coverage for absences and vacations.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping for production employees and ensure timecards are approved on time.

Qualifications Required

• A H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• We require one of the following experience levels to be met: 3 years as a production supervisor OR 5 years as a lead operator in an industrial manufacturing environment OR 1 year of supervisory experience with a completed bachelor's degree.

Qualifications Preferred

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or associated fields preferred.
• Experience in a continuous process manufacturing environment.

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications. Base Salary Range: $76,000-$104,500

How We Protect What Matters Most

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).