Production Supervisor

**Job Description:**

**Introduction**

At GAF Commercial we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or department, under this roof you are helping to build the market leader in commercial roofing. Under this roof, we are assembling a winning team that puts the customer at the center of every decision and doesn't back down from hard work. Under this roof, we support one another in delivering operational excellence daily, while working to make a positive impact for our planet and our communities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

**About GAF - Peru, Illinois**

Peru is full of welcoming people who come together to create a tight knit-community, full of festivals, parks and outdoor activities. For outdoor enthusiasts, Starved Rock State Park is just minutes away and is Illinois' #1 visited state park. Peru is a unique town in the heart of the Illinois Valley, where generations of families have continued to live and work. Peru is family friendly, with plenty of options for dining and recreation and a 75 minute drive to downtown Chicago.

**Team or Function Overview**

Our world class company is growing our commercial business, and GAF is opening its newest state of the art ISO Commercial Roofing plant in Peru. Being part of a startup team is a fun and rewarding opportunity, so come to GAF and enjoy Peru's lifestyle. There's never been a better time to join our company

**Summary**

We are looking for a driven, energetic Production Supervisor for the night shift, who will lead a highly skilled group of employees to safely and efficiently produce the highest quality ISO roofing products in the industry. The Production Supervisor is responsible for driving employee engagement, teamwork and positive communication. This role will lead production shifts as assigned, including safety, quality, personnel, process and packaging. The Production Supervisor is responsible for safety, quality, and productivity through direct leadership and coordination of the ISO Lead, Relief Technicians and Machine Technicians. Scope of supervision extends to housekeeping duties, safety compliance and continuous improvement. This position will work night shift and reports to the Production Manager.

**Essential Duties**

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

● Drive productivity and foster continuous improvement through sound management practices including communication of goals, training of operators, and operation of machines within established process specifications, and identification and resolution of production related issues

● Maximize production efficiencies, achieve targeted raw material usages, and minimize yield losses while producing high quality product in a safe manner

● Troubleshoot and quickly resolve production method or machinery issues that are impacting run rates, downtime and/or quality

● Provide a safe workplace through adherence to company safety policy, housekeeping, and defined standards of training. Monitor compliance to safety policies and procedures, conduct inspections of plant areas, and ensure deficiencies found are resolved or appropriately communicated

● Maintain an excellent quality level of product produced at the lowest cost. Monitor key operating parameters to ensure the product adheres to specifications while minimizing raw material usage. Work with production operators to identify and reduce controllable quality issues. Ensure each operator completes required quality checks. Review results of audits performed by QC department and communicate to production crew. Provide feedback to production crew on all field complaints.

● Participate in the selection discussion for filling open operator positions and participate in the interview process for new production personnel. Support communication throughout the plant and communicate the bonus program to employees at the plant. Monitor and address poor attendance issues in a timely manner. Solicit and obtain coverage for absences and vacations. Maintain accurate timekeeping for production employees and ensure time cards are approved on time

● Complete any other tasks as needed to ensure the continued, safe and efficient operation of the department

**Physical Demands**

● Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

● Must be able to climb ladder and/or stairs and walk on open grating on elevated surfaces.

● Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

● Frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing.

● Must be able to drive a forklift which requires sitting for long periods of time, as well as the ability to use your arms and legs to work the controls, brakes and steering wheel.

● Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.

● Occasionally operate business machines.

● Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Under This Roof, We Require**

● High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred

● A minimum of 3 years' experience in a leadership role

● Ability to communicate, both written, and orally, in English is required

● Experience in continuous process industry and chemical safety

**Under This Roof, We Also Value**

● Experience with Google Suite applications, WMS, additional manufacturing systems

● Familiar with computerized maintenance Management System (CMMS) i.e., Maximo

● Familiar with standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures

● Proficient in the use of the various trending and statistical manufacturing tools

● Understanding of basic statistics and use within the operational environment

● Planning and organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple priorities

● Results oriented, high energy, credible, honest, self-motivated person

● Proficient communication skills: written, verbal, and listening

● Coaching skills to include: demonstrating procedures, leading by example, and persuading others

● Familiarity with safety activities including root cause investigations, safe behavior observations, team activities, industrial hygiene, and OSHA compliance

**How We Protect What Matters Most**

● We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.

● Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.

● Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.

● Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence.

● Professional growth and development are very important to us We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.

● We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).