Production Supervisor 1st Shift

Job Description
The Production Supervisor coaches, trains, supports, and develops a team of flexible, multi-skilled associates in accordance with Cornerstone Building Brand's values, employee covenant, and strategic direction.
The purpose of this position is to support the Production Manager in driving the process of continuous improvement for a small/stable Production (procurement to delivery). This position takes a lead role in meeting targets for safety, quality, costs, customer service and associate satisfaction/development within the Production.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
Maintain high level of visibility with associates. Use hands-on approach to communicate daily and involve associates in problem solving
Promote safety and ensure a safe work environment and safe associate work habits
Develop a high-performance work team with high levels of associate morale, satisfaction, and performance
Create and maintain a respectful work environment by listening, seeking facts to support decisions, managing one’s own reactions, and addressing unacceptable behavior
Help associates succeed through performance management. Provide coaching and performance communication to support development
Review general status of production schedules to identify and resolve problems
Ensure the desired product quality levels are achieved through use of standard work and training to those standards, training in operation and inspection techniques, and use of tools/data
Support and implement new, customer-focused processes in accordance with lean principles and practices. Provide training and coaching to improve standard work, work center organization (5S), and housekeeping. Actively provide change leadership as required
Support and foster an environment of continuous improvement by encouraging associates to challenge existing processes and implement solutions that enhance the overall effectiveness of the operation
Support associates in understanding company policies and practices
Maintain time and production records
Take notice of process related problems and support associates in taking corrective action to improve the overall performance of the team
Communicate with and listen to associates on a daily basis regarding work center/team performance, strategic initiatives, policy changes, safety, quality, etc.
Communicate with other supervisors and appropriate personnel regarding equipment, safety, work center schedules, company policies and practices, performance improvement plans, etc.