Distribution Supervisor

The Distribution Supervisor performs frontline supervisory functions and is responsible for safety discipline associate relations housekeeping and performance reviews of hourly associates as well as making recommendations to improve production methods equipment performance and quality of product. Supervises directs advises and trains manufacturing team members in accordance with established shipping policies and procedures to ensure production demands are met.  Ensures all activities are focused on quality safety and environmental addition this position will actively encourage and support concepts of associate involvement continuous improvement 5S and lean manufacturing concepts.

• Facilitates the distribution of building products to meet shipping demands while ensuring quality safety and environmental responsibility.
• In conjunction with appropriate plant leadership develops and implements staffing guidelines to maximize utilization of human resources while controlling manpower costs. Hires supervises evaluates and replaces staff as required to ensure performance objectives are met/exceeded.
• Maintain a high degree of leadership and supervisory skills including: Developing and training teammates so they are prepared to assume positions of increasing responsibilities; evaluate teammates generally annually and give feedback to perform better; and hold shift meetings for Safety and Production items as instructed by the manager.
• Effectively trains personnel in tooling troubleshooting machine set-up operation changeover safety procedures record keeping etc.
• Identifies potential career paths for associates and works with associates to develop their skills and knowledge in order to progress within the company.  Provides documentation and follow up to training and job responsibilities.
• Interviews qualified candidates for manufacturing positions and recommends candidates for hire to Human Resources. 
• Assigns personnel to extrusion lines or production areas and oversees line or area rotations and break schedules during assigned shift(s) by maintaining a high degree of communication skills to accomplish seamless shift changes and troubleshooting progress.
• Interrupt the normal flow of work to respond to any short notice production or shipping needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of all safety polices and regulations and to be able to address all unsafe acts and conditions.
• Administers policies in a fair and consistent manner.
• Provides coaching and counseling to associates and corrective action when needed always following the company guidelines.
• Ability to promote overall goals of company in safety quality delivery and cost.
• Controls materials to eliminate waste.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Education

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Technology Management Engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.  Relevant experience in sheet extrusion strongly preferred for extrusion facilities fenestration experience strongly preferred for windows facilities.

Skills/Abilities

• Highly developed oral and written communication skills combined with the ability to educate and train non-degreed operators and technicians in a production environment. Ability to play a true team member role with other key plant leadership members. Demonstrated ability to supervise motivate mentor and train associates on a regular basis. A highly skilled and motivated individual proficient in all areas of extrusion operation.
• Possesses a high degree of current quality standards and checks. Proficient in STOP and 5S principles. Upper level mathematical and mechanical skills required. Proficient in use of calipers and other measuring devices. Knowledge of PVC resin/compound blending preferred.  Knowledge of fenestration process experience may also be required. Knowledge of work orders schedules and priorities and ability to carry out tasks. Excellent attendance record. Bilingual English/Spanish skills a plus.

Other

• Position may require light travel (approx. 10%). Walks and stands up to 12 hours. Frequently lifts and carries 0-10 lbs; occasionally lifts and carries 10-20 lbs.  Frequently bends squats climbs kneels twists push pull and reach. May use a forklift or other lifting/transporting devices.

Additional Information :

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO paid holidays FSA life insurance LTD STD 401k EAP discount programs tuition reimbursement training and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30 hours per week **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands 

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO paid holidays FSA life insurance LTD STD 401k EAP discount programs tuition reimbursement training and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30 hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement please contact Human Resources at or If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please contact Human Resources at or This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

 

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brands name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for some cases job-seekers are being contacted directly both by phone and other instances these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time