Glass Production Supervisor - Windows - Baldwin, GA at Westlake

Baldwin, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, ConstructionIndustries

Requirements

Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures
Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling
Consistent at work and on time; arrive at meetings and appointments on time
Commit to overtime when necessary to reach production schedule/goals
Flexible work availability with the ability to work overtime and/or weekends as necessary
Must be able to follow instructions from the Production Manager and other members of management

Responsibilities

Interview new candidates, hire, train, and mentor department staff
Provide leadership and maintain time and production records daily
Discuss and layout production flow
Review, approve, or modify production reports for manufacturing
Improve manufacturing processes in conjunction with the operation manager and plant manager to ensure safety, quality, and productivity
Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed by department staff
Supervise production processes and procedures for glass production staff to use and abide by
Conduct various tests and quality assurance checks to verify the quality of completed window units
Maintain and monitor the completion of all necessary records such as daily production and throughput, maintenance requests, accident reports, counseling records, and safety audits as assigned
Attend daily production meetings to update other departments on job status
Enforce all policies and procedures related to safety and housekeeping
Inspect materials or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions and take corrective action to remedy issues
Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances and take necessary actions to remedy within the scope of Production Lead duties
Process employee timecards and monitor attendance; discipline as required to ensure compliance
Work with other supervisors or group leaders to rotate employees as necessary to meet production needs
Assess individual training needs, including cross-training and job rotation plans of production employees and work with a group leader to provide needed on-the-job training and coaching
When necessary, provide hands-on process instruction
Promote and support a safe work environment and safe work habits, including proper PPE
Coach employees and promote teamwork among the group
Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules daily
Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of the product
Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency of the department
Prepare and present communications to production employees and other members of management regarding daily expectations for production, quality, housekeeping, and other key measures as well as general information required to keep all employees informed
Maintain the overall safety of employees in the assigned work area by reporting all hazards/issues
Provide corrective action to address attendance, conduct, or performance issues with production employees
Direct and coordinate work of glass cutting team to achieve objectives
Oversee the development and implementation of window production
Oversee personnel assigned with the production department to ensure assigned work is produced in a timely fashion and procedures are followed
Direct daily production activities such as labor scheduling, production planning, facility safety, equipment safety, and quality either directly or through team leads
Promote employee engagement in production and safety through continuous coaching and effective employee relations

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

production supervisionlabor schedulingproduction planningfacility safetyequipment safetyquality assurancemanufacturing processesstaff trainingemployee coachingglass productionwindow production

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time employment position.

Where is this job located?

The job is located in Baldwin, GA.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

The role involves overseeing window production, supervising personnel, ensuring safety and quality, conducting quality checks, maintaining records, and coaching employees.

What is the company culture like at Westlake?

Westlake offers an entrepreneurial environment focused on enriching work life and career experience, working together to enhance lives through products and community presence, with emphasis on employee engagement, safety, teamwork, and continuous coaching.

What makes a strong candidate for this supervisor role?

Strong candidates should have leadership experience in production oversight, skills in safety enforcement, quality assurance, employee training and coaching, and the ability to improve manufacturing processes.