Production Supervisor / CT4969

Position Description:

Saint-Gobain is a leading worldwide producer of abrasives, building materials, high-performance plastics, insulation, flat glass, glass containers, piping, reinforcements and industrial ceramics. Worldwide, Saint-Gobain had sales of approximately $52.2 billion in 2006, and currently has more than 200,000 employees in 49 countries.In the U.S. and Canada, Saint-Gobain employs nearly 23,000 people, and has approximately 180 manufacturing locations. Its total U.S. and Canada sales in 2006 were $8.5 billion. CertainTeed is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain. Through innovation and creative product design, CertainTeed has helped shape the building products industry for more than 100 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Company, the firm made its slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," which quickly inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is North America’s leading brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, windows, fence, decking, railing, trim, foundations, pipe, insulation, walls, ceilings and access covers.Headquartered in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, CertainTeed and its affiliates have approximately 9,000 employees and 70 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. In 2006 the group had consolidated sales approaching $4 billion.

Qualifications:

Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and ensuring a safe working environment, and supervising a trained work team to produce fiber cement siding and backer board products in accordance with standard operatimg procedures and management objectives established.The position of Production Supervisor is responsible for employee productivity and output; Quality, safety and units per work hour. The position directs, coordinates and evaluates the activities of a fabrication department through subordinate leads and workers. The position requires a manufacturing experienced individual with strong interpersonal and leadership management skills. Work situations require organization, prioritization, discretion and good judgment in decision making and interpretation of information. Major decisions are subject to review and approval by the Plant Manager. Internal contacts include all levels of employees and management. External contacts may include customers/distributors. Both internal and external contacts require the ability to establish rapport and maintain professional relationships. Bachelor's degree preferred3-5 years in a progressively responsible manufacturing environment2 years experience as a production supervisor in a high labor-based company is desirable. TO APPLY: For immediate consideration, please apply below. WEBSITES: http://www.saint-gobain-corporation.com/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V