Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor Location(s): Springfield, TN 37172 Function: Manufacturing Audience: Experienced Professional Work Arrangement: On Site Requisition ID: 69625 Purpose of the Job The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring a safe, inclusive, and productive work environment while meeting production and quality targets. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and team leader with a passion for employee development, engagement, and continuous improvement. Reports to: Operations Leader Schedule: Monday-Thursday 4:15 pm – 3:45 am Span of Control: 25+ employees *Shift rotation and Friday shifts may be required as business needs demand* Job Responsibilities Living the Safety Stand and Adhering to Safety Responsibilities Promote and enforce a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations. Lead safety training and awareness initiatives to reduce workplace hazards. Lead execution of monthly team safety requirements—behavior-based safety observations, near miss reporting, safe work permits, safety meetings, pre‑shift safety inspections, departmental inspections, etc., and build a culture where safety is the number one priority. Participate in the investigation of safety incidents and lead root‑cause analysis to drive permanent resolution. Achieve Customer Satisfaction and Quality Commitments Understand and communicate customer expectations throughout the Operations Department, ensuring all products meet customer standards and requirements. Ensure timely and accurate production schedules to meet or exceed delivery commitments. Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily production activities to meet output, efficiency, and quality targets. Perform root‑cause analysis with operators on all quality issues and resolve them. Train operators on problem‑solving skills and coach through resolution. Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions to address variances. Collaborate with quality assurance to ensure products meet or exceed standards. Leading and Developing Talent Engage all teams to collaboratively own business success and contribute to continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and productivity. Provide candid feedback on expectations and performance to team members on a regular basis and drive appropriate actions for improvement. Identify skill gaps and coordinate ongoing training and cross‑training opportunities. Support career development through coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback. Invest in the growth and development of team members to achieve sustained success. Implement and document corrective action when performance issues occur. Partner with stakeholders to ensure team members are well trained and up to date on required certifications. Effectively communicate critical plant performance metrics daily to ensure engagement. Managing Operations Reach mutually beneficial agreements with operating departments on required capacity specifications, measured by OEE or similar metric. Analyze and communicate output data to leadership regularly. Assess situations and act proactively to mitigate potential problems. Ensure consistent product quality by guiding team members to analyze key process variables and maintain critical product and equipment information. Perform root‑cause analysis with key stakeholders to address quality issues and resolve them promptly. Utilize proper resourcing to meet cost targets. Partner with maintenance staff to ensure plant equipment efficiency. Verify time and attendance reports to ensure production needs are met. Employee Engagement and Communication Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and collaboration. Maintain open lines of communication with team members through regular meetings, feedback sessions, and one‑on‑one check‑ins. Recognize and celebrate team achievements and individual contributions. Encourage employees to build strong working relationships and communicate through respect, candor, integrity, innovation, accountability, and fun. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions. Lead or participate in TPM, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other improvement initiatives. Encourage employee involvement in problem‑solving and innovation. Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required. At least 18 years of age. Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English. Authorization to work in the United States. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Flexibility to work varied hours as needed. Capability to work in a gritty, hands‑on production environment. Ability to work in extreme temperatures and in dusty conditions. Strong knowledge of safety regulations, quality systems, and production processes. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency using production management software and Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred Experience Previous experience in Microsoft Suite programs. Bachelor's Degree. 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, industrial, or related environments. Six Sigma Green Belt and continuous improvement experience. Benefits (Starts from Day 1) Paid Time Off. 401 K Savings Plan – Owens Corning matches 100 % of your contribution up to 6 % of eligible pay, and contributes an additional 2 % of pay. Employee Stock Purchase Plan – Stock can be purchased at 15 % discount every 6 months. Health Care Options – including HSA and PPO. Dental Insurance. Vision Insurance. Life Insurance – basic coverage. Employee Assistance Program. Adoption and Family Building Assistance. Employee Scholarship Program. Voluntary Coverages: Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Identity Protection. Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18. #J-18808-Ljbffr