Production Supervisor

Industry Leader $200M Expansion 80-Year Legacy

Owens Corning is investingin excess of $200 millionto transform our Kansas City Fiberglass Insulation Plantadding jobs expanding capabilities and shaping the future of manufacturing at a facility that has been a cornerstone of building products production for80 years. Were looking for anShift Supervisorwho thrives on challenges inspires teams and delivers results that matter.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Production Shift Leader is responsible for directing operations and leading personnel within a rotating shift environment while ensuring a strong understanding of customer needs to drive growth and success. This role oversees all shift activities to deliver exceptional performance in safety employee engagement cost control productivity efficiency quality and customer service. By fostering operational excellence the Production Shift Leader plays a critical role in achieving plant objectives and delivering superior results.

Reports to:Operations Leader

Span of Control:25-35 Hourly Production Associates

Schedule:Rotating 12 Hour shifts (2-2-3- Rotation)

What Youll Do

Live the Safety stand adhere to the safety responsibilities (20%)

• Coordinate and ensure completion of all required safety training.
• Lead the execution of monthly team safety initiatives.
• Educate team members on safe work practices and operational standards.
• Communicate Owens Cornings safety commitment consistently across the Operations Department.
• Report investigate and resolve all safety incidents by identifying root causes and implementing permanent corrective actions.

Achieve customer satisfaction and quality commitments (25%)

• Understand and communicate customer expectations throughout the Operations Department to ensure all products meet required standards.
• Ensure timely and accurate production schedules to meet or exceed delivery commitments.
• Enforce operational procedures to maintain product specifications and quality metrics.
• Conduct root cause analysis on quality issues with operator involvement and implement effective resolutions.
• Train and coach operators on problem-solving techniques to drive continuous improvement.

Execute Plants TPM Plan (15%)

• Apply Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles to drive operational performance.
• Lead Autonomous Maintenance (AM) teams through AM Steps 07.
• Participate in and lead Focused Improvement (FI) projects using structured problem-solving methods.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and results.
• Communicate TPM expectations and engage all team members in execution.

Lead and develop talent (20%)

• Monitor and enforce compliance with all plant and corporate policies and procedures.
• Provide clear candid feedback on performance and expectations regularly.
• Build and lead effective teams to improve plant performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain documentation track performance and administer coaching and corrective actions as needed.
• Review and adjust individual training plans based on development needs.

Achieve Plant cost targets (20%)

• Utilize standard work practices to minimize variation and eliminate waste.
• Develop and implement productivity projects and programs to optimize processes.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives by eliminating inefficiencies.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet cost objectives.
• Engage team members in identifying and executing productivity improvements.

What Were Looking For / Job Requirements

• Experience:Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience making high-impact decisions in a fast-paced environment while leading assessing and developing talent to achieve results within a manufacturing distribution or military setting. Employee and Labor Relations experience preferred.
• Education:Undergraduate degree in business engineering or related area preferred
• Skills:Strong communicator visionary leader change agent with Lean/TPM experience.
• Traits:Safety-first mindset results-driven team-oriented adaptable and passionate about developing people.

Candidates must be able to meet the physical and environmental requirements of working in a manufacturing setting at Owens Corning. This includes supporting a 24/7 fast-paced and ever-changing environment in a non-climate-controlled facility. Essential physical capabilities include but arent limited to the ability to lift up to 40 pounds maneuver up and down stairs and perform continuous standing lifting bending and other physically demanding tasks.

Why Owens Corning

• Be part of a$200M state-of-the-art transformationthat will help shape the future of manufacturing in Kansas City.
• Lead in a plant with a proud80-year historyand a bold future.
• Join a global building products leader committed to innovation sustainability and being a strong community partner.
• Experience a culture that prioritizes people and progress grounded in values of caring curiosity collaboration and commitment.

A bright future for Kansas City

In 2024 Owens Corning announced a major investment in a new fiberglass insulation production line at our Kansas City manufacturing facility. Scheduled to come online in 2027 this expansion strengthens our U.S. fiberglass insulation network and adds versatile capabilities for both residential and non-residential applications. The new line incorporates advanced technology to drive improvements in product quality consistency innovation and sustainability. This investment underscores our commitment to serving customers reinforcing our leadership in the market and supporting economic growth in the Kansas City community.

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 25000 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.