At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home (http://bit.ly/purpose-sgna) . **_What’s the job?_** _This position is primarily responsible for managing the day to day operations and production of gypsum wallboard in accordance with the Buchanan plant’s policies and objectives. This position is also responsible for setting a high standard for safety, quality, housekeeping, productivity and performance for all plant associates. Also responsible for empowering associates to make sound and timely decisions and resolve problems during operation._ + Responsible for department safety and environmental compliance. + Ensure all employees are actively participating in CertainTeed’s Safety Culture including the Buchanan Plant Everybody, Everyday program + Ensure all departmental employees are trained as outlined in the CertainTeed Safety and Health Policy. + Ensure that the plant produces the required quantity and type of products required by the customer, and at the highest level of quality. + Ensures accuracy and completeness of reports for all shift activities in daily logs including needed maintenance items and explanations on production failures resulting in lower than standard performance. + Effectively communicates objectives and priorities with Supervisors, and ensures development and coaching activities, and performance conversations are conducted in a manner that further enhances the skills and effectiveness of the supervisor team. + Advocates and implements the messages from management, as well as operating philosophies. + Support the Continuous Improvement efforts for the production line. Support Kaizen events and follow up with Corrective Actions. + Oversees training of hourly and salaried associates and makes recommendations to the Production Manager for future training needs. + Manages the plant’s daily production function. + Direct the effective and efficient use of plant production equipment and associates. + Identify and schedule of preventive maintenance by production personnel + Provides recommendations on how to streamline and improve the process and improve process capability. + Analyzes all procedures to identify and eliminate redundancies, as well as provide feedback for process improvements. Follows exact formulation and process procedures as defined. + Ensures consistent and fair application of plant policies, as defined by the collective bargaining agreement, throughout department. + Maintains high degree of housekeeping and holds Supervisors accountable for assigned clean-up areas. + Provides shift coverage during any absences of the supervisors (vacation, leave, etc.) **Qualifications:** + High school diploma + Bachelor’s Degree Preferred - **Experience:** + Three to five years of supervisory experience in a continuous-operation industrial environment is required. + Must be able to work after-hour, weekends and holidays when necessary. + Must have interpersonal, training, and coaching skills necessary to foster cooperation/teamwork. + Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. + Well developed leadership and coaching capabilities. + Good troubleshooting, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills. + Solid computer skills (Excel, Word, etc). + Demonstrated commitment to achieving organizational and personal goals. + Highly motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision. + Proven ability to work well in a team environment (co-workers, contractors, etc.) + Well organized and systematic **Pay Transparency** Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. The national pay range for this position is $89,500 to $138,500 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 12% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The total target cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $100,200 to $155,100. **_Who are we?_** Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, **CertainTeed** , headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings. A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com . At **Saint-Gobain** we design, manufacture and distribute materials which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. Join our innovative, passionate and entrepreneurial community to improve the world of tomorrow with us. Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans. **Our Benefits** **_What are our perks?_** We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options (https://bit.ly/2RZtfYI) includes, but is not limited to: + Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental + Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program + Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG) + Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career + Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends + Employee Recognition Programs + PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace + LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle