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Production Supervisor

Owens Corning
United States, Arkansas, Fort Smith
5520 Planters Road (Show on map)
Apr 02, 2025
Production Supervisor Location(s): Fort Smith, AR, US, 72916 Function: Manufacturing Audience: Experienced Professional Work Arrangement: On Site Requisition ID: 64510 PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Shift Leader embodies the 100% Leader concept by balancing Challenge with Connection, enabling engaged team members to exceed safety, quality, productivity, and financial expectations. This relationship is characterized by mutual trust, open communication, teamwork, and positive recognition. The Shift Leader is a key leader in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), with special emphasis on Autonomous Maintenance (AM) activities. This position is responsible for the safety of the shift personnel first and is responsible for their training and development. The Shift Leader coordinates all production work, and is accountable for ensuring operational procedures, producing product to specifications, and meeting quality and performance metrics. The Shift Leader is the key change agent on the plant floor, identifying and removing barriers to Continuous Improvement (CI). This position directly supervises all production team members assigned either permanently or temporarily to the shift team and has responsibility for all plant team members outside of normal working hours (night shift, weekends, and holidays). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Build Safety Culture Through Leadership Drives expectations and seeks best practices to drive world-class safety performance Facilitates all required safety training Insures safe, clean, and environmentally compliant work areas, building a culture where EHS excellence is the top priority Identifies and immediately corrects risks and hazards in the workplace Lead and Develop Talent Effectively engages all teams to collaboratively own the success of the business, contributing to the continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, cost, productivity, and employee engagement Actively leads and builds effective work teams to increase plant performance, driving continuous improvement through TPM Partners with relevant stakeholders to ensure team members are well-trained Monitors and enforces all plant and corporate policies and procedures Manage Production Manages all aspects of the shift, including staffing, to meet operational targets Anticipates, identifies, and corrects issues autonomously, escalating when additional resources are needed Develops and executes action to identify and eliminate top losses, using "loss tree" methodology Effectively utilizes manufacturing systems to identify, execute, and track improvement opportunities Recognizes TPM as the manufacturing solution and builds TPM culture through: TPM training and problem-solving tools Leading, mentoring, and developing talent on TPM teams Promoting skill enhancement of team members Leading FI events, 5S events, and other CI activities throughout plant Collaborates with relevant stakeholders and takes proper actions to achieve desired output [(Job Efficiency (JE) and Operational Efficiency (OE)], optimizing the mat-making process through CI Lead Autonomous Maintenance Coordinator (AMC) Processes Performs AMC functions while leading a shift and participates on the AM pillar steering team Drives CI and Focused Improvement (FI) within AM teams, coaching, guiding, and assisting when needed Facilitates AM events and activities across the plant JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in mechanical/chemical engineering or related field OR Applicable Experience PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Three or more years of leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial, or related field A proven track record of driving results through employee engagement and problem-solving skill Demonstrated success of team-building and individual development Demonstrated ability to lead for results Six Sigma Green Belt and/or experience in continuous improvement preferred Experience using computer programs and Microsoft Office products KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Autonomous leadership People development Technical acumen Bias for action and problem-solving Inspire, engage, and connect with others Team building and collaboration Competitive drive for results Engage self and others in learning Effectively communicate across all levels of the organization Customer-oriented Conflict management Strategic and analytical thinking Follow through on commitments and promises Idea generation ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to safeguard self with proper PPE for the specific task Exposure to hot/cold temperature- periodically Exposure to noise- periodically Hand/Eye Coordination- continuously Walk, Sit, Stand for duration of shift with regular breaks Lift/carry/move up to 25 lbs. independently and heavier weights with assistance. Climb stairs, steps, and ladders Ability to work extended hours as necessary Able to Operate Computers & Computerized equipment for quality, safety and compliance testing and training. Communicate with co-workers face to face, by telephone, and electronic communications. Possess manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment, operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Vision adequate to manipulate equipment controls, complete paperwork, utilize computers, and have depth perception. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. About Owens Corning Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com. Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Nearest Major Market: Fort Smith