Production Superintendent

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!
• 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
• 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!

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Production Superintendent to oversee and direct all operations for our production lines, from raw materials to finished goods. In this critical leadership role, you will ensure the safe production of high-quality products in alignment with established standards. Acting as the main point of contact in the absence of the Production Manager, you will lead and mentor the workforce, drive continuous improvement, and uphold Knauf's core values.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership: Embody, model, and ensure safety throughout the site, maintaining compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, Energy, and Quality standards.

• Team Management:

• Drives the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.

• Fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.

• Instill an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner.

• Daily Operations:

• Lead daily shift communication meetings with off-going and on-coming shift leadership teams.

• Review production schedules, assign tasks, and adjust schedules as needed to meet priorities.

• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate with maintenance for repairs or troubleshooting.

• Employee Development:

• Provide performance feedback, conduct formal evaluations, and mentor employees for succession planning.

• Participate in the hiring process and communicate staffing needs.

• Continuous Improvement:

• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by bringing fresh ideas and participating in solution-finding initiatives.

• Lead root cause investigations for safety and other operational topics.

• Administrative Duties:

• Maintain accurate employee timecards and payroll activities.

• Prepare necessary paperwork and ensure proper record-keeping for the shift.

• Audit standard work and 6S practices for all on shift.

• Communication: Successfully communicate and escalate issues as appropriate to various levels within the organization.

Qualifications

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, or a related field preferred.
• Lean Certification preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-8 years of production experience in an industrial manufacturing facility.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of management experience in a similar environment.

Why Join Knauf?

• Be part of a global leader in the building materials industry.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

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.