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What’s the job?

This position is primarily responsible for managing the day to day operations and production of gypsum wallboard in accordance with the Buchanan plant’s policies and objectives. This position is also responsible for setting a high standard for safety, quality, housekeeping, productivity and performance for all plant associates. Also responsible for empowering associates to make sound and timely decisions and resolve problems during operation.

Responsible for department safety and environmental compliance. Ensure all employees are actively participating in CertainTeed’s Safety Culture including the Buchanan Plant Everybody, Everyday program Ensure all departmental employees are trained as outlined in the CertainTeed Safety and Health Policy. Ensure that the plant produces the required quantity and type of products required by the customer, and at the highest level of quality. Ensures accuracy and completeness of reports for all shift activities in daily logs including needed maintenance items and explanations on production failures resulting in lower than standard performance. Effectively communicates objectives and priorities with Supervisors, and ensures development and coaching activities, and performance conversations are conducted in a manner that further enhances the skills and effectiveness of the supervisor team. Advocates and implements the messages from management, as well as operating philosophies. Support the Continuous Improvement efforts for the production line. Support Kaizen events and follow up with Corrective Actions. Oversees training of hourly and salaried associates and makes recommendations to the Production Manager for future training needs. Manages the plant’s daily production function. Direct the effective and efficient use of plant production equipment and associates. Identify and schedule of preventive maintenance by production personnel Provides recommendations on how to streamline and improve the process and improve process capability. Analyzes all procedures to identify and eliminate redundancies, as well as provide feedback for process improvements. Follows exact formulation and process procedures as defined. Ensures consistent and fair application of plant policies, as defined by the collective bargaining agreement, throughout department. Maintains high degree of housekeeping and holds Supervisors accountable for assigned clean-up areas. Provides shift coverage during any absences of the supervisors (vacation, leave, etc.)