WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
Consistent with CertainTeed Insulation Vision, Mission, Values and Objectives, provides the leadership and technical abilities to improve plant performance to world class levels of safety, quality, service and efficiency. Reduces cost through improvement of employee understanding and involvement and through technical and process improvements, strategic objectives for safety, and environmental stewardship and efficient communication. Provides the leadership to effectively lead all plant production, engineering, and inventory related operations in a manner that maximizes production and operating efficiencies, within safety, cost, quality and service standards which meet or exceed customer requirements.
Leadership
- Manages the plant production and inventory personnel to manufacture quality products when the customers need them while achieving world class levels of safety, housekeeping, yield, availability and cost performance.
- Following inputs from product development team, give directions and priorities to the Engineering department for investments, to develop new product, improve existing ones in cost and quality for the customers and for production.
- Ensures the safe, effective and efficient utilization of labor, materials, equipment, and in-process inventories in the production of all products.
- Shares responsibility for plant budgets and plant profitability
- Works in an effective and cross-functional manner with all members of the plant management team
- Identify opportunities and implement corrective actions to improve safety, quality, productivity, labor, and spending performance, through development of teams, tracking performance, data interpretation and other problem-solving tools.
Production/WCM
- Coordinates production schedule with inventory requirements
- Uses technical knowledge and experience in insuring proper functionality of all production systems.
- Has latitude to exercise independent judgment and discretion relative to production activity within approved policies and procedures.
- Identify, research, propose, coordinate installation and commission capital projects and implement many smaller scale improvements.
- Continuously evaluates production performance and focuses on continuous improvement of areas of non-compliance. Benchmarks production performance KPI’s with counterparts in other CertainTeed Ceiling plants.
- Analyze operational performance; develop long term improvement & training plans, report results to shop floor.
- Understand and drive implementation of foundational elements of Saint-Gobain’s WCM model as they relate to Reliability, Industrial Efficiency, and People Development; to support plant operations and continuous improvement.
- Leads focused improvement projects, acts as a WCM pillar champion
- Manages production variance reports, as it relates to direct labor costs/variances, & drives adherence to manufacturing standards / organize corrections to BOM’s and Routings.
People Development
- Responsible for management, oversight, skills improvement and training of all production, inventory and engineering department employees.
- Support employee engagement and retention activities
Safety
- Ensure employees have received appropriate safety training and conform to all safety policies, rules and regulations, challenging behavior as it relates to working unsafely.
- Accountable for completion of periodic audits of work area, departmental safety meeting discussions, investigation of incidents and near misses, and evaluation of departmental training needs on a continual basis.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
Will manage significant problem-solving situations involving frequent changes in production schedule, and unexpected absences of employees. Must work through direct reports to revise processes, production schedules, equipment and shipping schedules in a manner that maintains product quality and output rates while meeting changing customers’ needs.
Ability to effectively share plant objectives with the production workforce and to help those personnel achieve these objectives.
- BA/BS or equivalent experience - Engineering, Science, Industrial Management or similar discipline - or the equivalent training and experience that provides a comprehensive working knowledge of the laws, regulations, practices and procedures of a manufacturing operation.
- 5-7 years Of experience in the application of this knowledge to production activities
- 2-5 years Direct supervisor in a manufacturing environment
- 1-3 years Continuous Improvement experience in Lean Manufacturing setting
- Ability to provide Leadership and innovation at all organizational levels
- Adaptability, customer and supplier focus, good written and oral communication
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word
- Experience in creating data collection systems, data mining, and data analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
- Commitment to safety and operational excellence
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms, while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction, and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “Making the World a Better Home."
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $102,000to $158,000 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 24% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position is $126,480to $172,546Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.
Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.
- Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- LiveWell Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
- 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and
- Accident Insurance
- Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
- Commuter Benefits
- Group Legal
- Identity Theft Protection
- Auto and Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance and Discounts
- Back-up Child and Elder Care
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
- Volunteer Day
Job Reference: USA15783
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