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Production Department Manager
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What they do
A Production Plant Foreman works with the Plant Manager or Supervisor in scheduling the activities of the employees and team leaders. Meets regularly with the team leaders to communicate anticipated production sequences, to discuss potential production problems, and to provide opportunity for input on improvement of work processes and work flow. Assist in assuring quality and safety of production procedures.
$67,419 / year median in Minnesota
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Benefits Available:
- 401(k) Matching
- Pension
- 4 weeks Paid Time Off in your first year
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Buy
- Six Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Annual Footwear Allowance
- Education Assistance Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company Provided Short-Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Company Provided Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts Job Title:
Production Department ManagerRed Wing, MN Salary Range:
$82,560- $110,040
Role & Responsibilities:
- Effectively leads the Production Department comprised of 21 employees, which includes: 1 Foreman, 6 Supervisors, 12 Operators, 1 Compliance Coordinator, and 1 Supply Chain Operator.
- This position is accountable for the manufacturing operations of both mineral wool lines, supply chain, quality and environmental compliance.
- Incorporates safety into all aspects of the operation and ensures that safe working conditions, actions and practices exist and are followed at all times.
- Ability to proactively develop and implement process improvements to meet operating requirements over the short and long term.
- Interested in working with alternative resources in USG on manufacturing new products to respond to market trends.
- Support and facilitate capital project implementation.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
- Ability to develop workforce potential and provide coaching to motivate direct reports and your team to foster employee engagement
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
- Leadership aptitude needed to manage and develop others.
- Proven communication, decision making and employee relations skills. Capacity to engage employees and effectively build rapport.
- Results-oriented, with demonstrated abilities to accomplish tasks on schedule and operate within cost constraints.
- Knowledgeable of safety compliance programs.
- Adept at problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic planning.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
- Track record driving continuous improvement.
Additional Information:
Shift:
Monday- Friday
Department:
Production- Wool
CORE VALUES
- Safety
- Safety is the most important part of any job we do, in our plants and mines, and in our offices. At USG, no job is so urgent that it cannot be done safely.
- Quality
- Everything we make, and everything we do, must be as good as it can be. Quality means that our products are not just well-made but consistently well-made. They must perform as promised every single time.
- Service
- We have a commitment to our customers. We care about them, listen to them and work to anticipate their needs and solve their problems. Customer satisfaction is a priority for everyone in the organization.
- Efficiency
- Efficient, low-cost production and delivery ensure a healthy bottom line. We have the most modern and most efficient production operations in this industry.
- Innovation
- USG is responsible for a long list of innovations in the building materials industry. Through innovation, we will continue to find the better way to find solutions.
- Integrity
- Integrity underlies all we do. We believe it is vital that the people who deal with us trust us, whether they are customers, suppliers, investors, co-workers or our neighbors in the communities in which we operate.
- Diversity
- We operate in rich and colorful circles.
- employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest.
- innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety
- have helped us become the company we are today.