Glass Department Supervisor - Cornerstone Building Brands

The Glass Department 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 glass production methods, equipment performance and quality of product. Supervises, directs, advises, and trains glass department team members in accordance with established policies and procedures to ensure production demands are met.  Ensures all activities are focused on quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. In addition, this position will actively encourage and support concepts of associate involvement, continuous improvement, 5S, and lean manufacturing concepts.

• Facilitate the production of glass products to meet demands, while ensuring quality, safety, and environmental responsibility
• 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 positions in the glass department and recommends candidates for hire to Human Resources
• Assigns personnel to glass 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
• Completes or oversees completion of paperwork relative to line operation, operator logs, PM logs, audits, and corrective action
• Interrupt the normal flow of work to respond to any short notice production or shipping needs
• Knowledge and understanding of all safety policies, regulations, and prepared 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
• Identifies and assists with implementations for continuous process improvement. Uses statistics or SPC to help better control the production process
• Controls materials to eliminate waste
• Performs other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent required, 4-year degree preferred 
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Relevant experience in glass for a windows facility is strongly preferred
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills, combined with the ability to educate and train 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 glass department 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 detection and measuring devices.  Knowledge of work orders, schedules and priorities and ability to carry out tasks. Excellent attendance record. Bilingual English/Spanish skills a plus
• Position may require light travel (approx. 10%). Walks and stands up to 12 hours. Frequently lifts and carries 0-20 lbs; occasionally lifts and carries 20-50 lbs.  Frequently bends, squats, climbs, kneels, twists, push, pull and reach. May use a forklift or other lifting/transporting devices

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

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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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 you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. 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 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. 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.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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