Production Manager at GAF in Tuscaloosa, AL

Job description

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most. Job Summary The Production Manager will function as a key member of the Tuscaloosa leadership team and asphaltic roofing shingle manufacturing network. This leader will be responsible for leading and developing an engaged production staff, driving a safe and reliable work environment, applying continuous improvement principles methods to ensure department efficiencies. Essential Duties Partner with the EHS team to ensure the plant is compliant with all state, federal, and local regulations regarding safety, to include but not limited to OSHA and EPA regulatory standards. Serve as a leading advocate for safety initiatives within the plant, cultivating a mindset that prioritizes safety throughout the organization’s culture. Foster a culture committed to ongoing continuous improvement across the Production team by participating in various projects, such as 5S events, the application of lean principles, kaizen events, and cultivate continuous process improvement. Establish explicit objectives, supply necessary resources, and motivate the production team to welcome and drive change. Foster a culture of collaboration, positive reinforcement, open communication and employee engagement. Proactively pursue ideas and incorporate relevant suggestions from the team Identify and execute production improvement opportunities leveraged from information from data resources. Establish meaningful objectives for production employees that are tied to the organization's overall short and long term objectives. Responsible for identifying and developing talent within the production team to include but not limited to, performance management, succession planning, and creation of development plans. Lead, mentor, and maximize the production team with a One Team mindset. Partner with cross-functional teams by providing guidance and training to foster a unified dedication towards maintaining safety, production and quality standards. Partner with Plant and Operations leadership to establish clear performance, safety, quality, and engagement standards for the Production team. Hold the team accountable for meeting and/or exceeding established metrics and expectations. Identify opportunities to ensure efficiency and cost reduction while maintaining quality standards, meeting production delivery requirements, machine reliability and overall repair costs. Establish and implement best practices including preventative measures that continuously improve production efficiencies. Understand and ensure compliance of terms within collective bargaining agreement(s) Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required We require one of the following education and experience requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree coupled with 2+ years experience in a safety sensitive environment OR a HS Diploma or equivalent coupled with 6+ years experience in a safety sensitive environment with increasing team leadership responsibilities. We also require: 2+ years of people leadership and team building experience. Qualifications Preferred Direct management of production in high volume manufacturing operation, continuous web process or continuous manufacturing process. 1+ years management experience in a represented environment. Ability to relocate as part of career progression. Demonstrated ability to lead/influence/manage people. Adept at being both a leader and a team player - positive interactions and participation on teams. Willingness t