Production ManagerSaint-Gobain

KP Building Products, a proud subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, stands tall as part of the world's largest building materials company. With a 360-year legacy of innovation and growth, Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction; renowned for pioneering product development and spearheading of environmental responsibility in the construction and industrial markets.

Our commitment to excellence has earned Saint-Gobain North America recognition from the Top Employer for the 10th consecutive year as one of the best workplaces in North America one of only 17 companies around the world to receive this certification. Join us at KP Building Products and be part of a future where innovation meets sustainability!

This position will provide the leadership to effectively lead all plant production and related operations in a manner to achieve maximum production and operating efficiencies within safety, quality, service and cost standards. The production manager will be responsible for the production team's performance; and will also be accountable for maintaining the applicable standards in the plant.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate production requirements
• Analyze productions down time finding the root cause; initiate corrective action with management team members
• Maintains a consistent approach to driving process and performance enhancements
• Provide an accident-free workplace while maintaining status as a preferred supplier of quality products and service with a goal of excellent reliability
• Models company Vision This position will provide the leadership to effectively lead all plant production and related operations in a manner to achieve maximum production and operating efficiencies within safety, quality, service and cost standards. The production manager will be responsible for the production team's performance; and will also be accountable for maintaining the applicable standards in the plant., Mission and Values, ensuring employees model the same
• Regularly reviews performance data and identifies gaps relevant to the team
• Assures good housekeeping practices through auditing, enforces plant rules and safety regulations
• Coordinates production to meet customer demands
• Ensure production is ready for shipping schedule
• Work closely with maintenance department for production support & repair work
• Ensures department employees are properly trained, and their skills are regularly assessed to ensure developmental needs are addressed utilizing gap analysis from skills matrices and tailored training programs
• Provide coaching/mentoring and communicates performance expectations and reviews to production staff
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed and/or requested by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three to four years of direct supervisory experience
• Six to eight years of working in an industrial production-manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, industrial management or similar discipline, or six (6) years of equivalent training and experience that provides a comprehensive working knowledge of the laws, regulations, practices and procedures of a lean manufacturing operation may be substituted for a degree
• Ability to provide leadership and innovation at all levels of the organization, utilizing differing styles of management; from directive, to coaching and support, through delegation, as the situation arises
• Change management and conflict management skills
• Strong communication skills, results driven, flexible and open minded
• Knowledge of plastic extrusion would be considered an asset

Working Conditions:

Works in a manufacturing plant environment with limited HVAC, concrete floors, and exposure to industrial noise, dust, chemicals and temperature changes. Normal plant operation is 24 hours, 7 days a week and work hours may vary depending on business needs. May require long hours, and weekend and holiday work. May require travel by air and rental cars