Production Supervisor

Best known for its corporate symbol of the Pink Panther and a Fortune 500 company for more than 50 years, Owens Corning produces various building products for residential and commercial markets. We are currently seeking safety-oriented Packaging Line Attendants for our Edmonton fiberglass insulation plant.

As a Production Supervisor, you are accountable to lead the operation hourly employees within a rotating shift environment. They are expected to understand what is necessary for the plant to meet the customers' needs. The Production Supervisor manages and oversees the shifts operations in a manner that enhances the plant's safety, engagement, cost, productivity, efficiency, quality, and customer service. The Production Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager – Edmonton and leads approximately 25 people.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Live the Safety standard, adhere to the safety responsibilities.

• Ensure employees completion of all required safety training.
• Lead execution of monthly team safety requirements – including completion of behavior-based safety observations, near miss reporting, safe work permits, safety meetings, pre-shift safety inspections, departmental inspections, etc.
• Educate and coach team members on safe operating procedures and behaviors, and provide reinforcement and feedback where appropriate to drive desired behaviors.
• Effectively communicate Owens Corning's stand on safety throughout the Operations Department to ensure employees believe in and behave in a manner that supports our stand that all accidents are preventable, safety is everyone's responsibility, and that working safely is a condition of employment at Owens Corning.
• Perform reporting and investigation of all safety incidents, driving to root cause and permanent resolution.

Strive to achieve world class operational efficiency and adhere to Owens Corning customer commitments.

• Lead the production team during shutdowns and cleanouts to ensure that work is being done safely, and according to schedule.
• Understand and communicate customer expectations throughout the Operations Department, and ensure all products meet customer standards and requirements.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules to meet or exceed delivery targets
• Ensure operational procedures are followed to product specifications, and quality metrics meet customers' needs.
• Perform root cause analysis with the involvement of operators on all quality issues and resolve.
• Train operators on problem solving skills, and coach through resolution.

Lead and develop talent.

• Adhere, monitor and enforce all plant and corporate policies and procedures.
• Provide candid feedback on expectations and performance to all members of team on regular basis.
• Actively lead and build effective work teams to increase plant performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain documentation, track and execute coaching and corrective action when performance issues occur in line with the CBA.
• Review, track and modify individual training plans across all shifts to ensure compliance.

Achieve plant TPM & KPI targets

• Lead and support the implementation of the TPM AM pillar in the facility.
• Work closely with TPM pillar leaders to ensure adherence to TPM site masterplan.
• Leverage standard work to minimize variation and waste.
• Develop and implement productivity projects / programs to enhance processes.
• Drive waste out of operation.
• Utilize proper resourcing to meet cost targets.
• Execute role redesign, as required.
• Gather input from and engage all team members in productivity initiatives.

Execute administrative processes.

• Input and / or verify payroll records.
• Verify time and attendance reports.
• Solicit overtime when necessary to satisfy operational needs.
• Verify operational data in IPOP and SAP.
• Create and update SOPs, OPLs, and JHAs 
• Summarize and communicate shift results.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Science, Operations or Business preferred)
• 5+ years of work experience in manufacturing, industrial, or related environment required.
• 1+ year(s) of leadership / supervisory experience required. 
• Ability to work on 12 hour rotating shift is required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Mechanical aptitude required
• Union experience preferred
• Experience utilizing computer programs
• Ability to travel, as required (0 - 5%)
• Experience with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to build strong team alignment and communication
• Ability to coach and guide for results
• Leads through safety and corporate vision
• Possesses strong process and financial acumen
• Possesses strong change management skills
• Ability to effectively drive for results in a union environment

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  

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."