Supervisor, Production - Shelbyville

Overview:

Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.

We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.

We know how important your health, wellbeing, and financial strength is to you. To support you, we provide affordable benefits for you and your family members.

"Supporting all aspects of the individual — self, health, wealth and community”

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
• Offsite Free Clinic
• Virtual Medical Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
• Paid parental leave
• Company paid life insurance
• Vacation time to enjoy getting away
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus, more!

Growth opportunities available!

Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!

Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety of crew during shifts; direct efforts of all Production and QA employees per shift; document and communicate performance feedback to employees – both positive and constructive
• Provide ongoing training and development for employees on crew
• Consistently and fairly administer CBA, procedures, policies and work instruction
• Verify all raw materials, labeling, equipment set up, tools, production orders, warehouse availability and labor are ready for the current and upcoming runs
• Monitor and follow environmental monitoring and reporting procedure within designated response times
• Manage all issues that arise with Facility Emergency Contingency Plan
• Work with crew and other departments to continuously improve processes, products and safety; reduce costs through innovation based on historical product data
• Troubleshoot high-level issues with Key Operators, Maintenance personnel or Management
• Communicate daily with crew regarding safety, current issues, corrective actions, future plans and past performance (KPI’s) through the high performance team (HPT) boards and meetings
• Review production schedule and make sure proper people are assigned to appropriate job tasks; address adjustments to schedule; communicate adjustments to others as needed; monitor operating performances of equipment – contact maintenance for needed repairs, adjustments or troubleshooting
• Prepare all necessary paperwork and record keeping for shift; communicate with the off-going shift before starting a new shift and with the on-coming shift at the end of shift

Qualifications:

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Technology
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of production experience in an industrial manufacturing facility
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory/leadership experience in a similar environment
• Union experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of production principles involved in project planning, resource allocation and leadership techniques
• Knowledge of SAP preferred
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies/practices

It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.