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Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6 billion in annual revenue and an expansive North American footprint that includes almost 20,000 employees, operating in +70 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, metal roofing and wall systems, and insulated metal panels. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

The Production Manager at Cornerstone Building Brands is responsible for managing, leading and implementing controls and improvements across all production and receiving operations to help successfully achieve exceptional safety and production standards.  Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role will coach, train and document best practices through continuous improvement efforts that will allow the company to provide superior quality products and services to our internal and external customers.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Improve the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of organizational and departmental metrics.
• Lead and participate in safety activities to support and elevate safety standards and expectations.
• Monitor and train direct reports on Basic Principles and/or company conduct principles to enhance quality conscious work ethic.
• Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of support services through continuous improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between internal and external customers/business functions.
• Facilitate daily communication with production staff with regards to performance, process improvements, safety, and quality.
• Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence.
• Administer training to direct reports to ensure accountability for developed standards.
• Ensure 5S practices are developed, documented, and executed daily to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvements and strategic initiatives using lean manufacturing techniques that include standard work, product flow, and elimination of “non-value added” activities.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Manage and optimize labor costs to support customer/production needs while achieving monthly cost metrics.
• Planning and expediting production to achieve 100% service while working closely with distribution and customer service on all service interruptions.
• Investigating and resolving customer complaints to root cause.
• Organize and structure skilled labor to optimize training efforts, reduce machine downtime and maximize press OA.
• Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.
• Exchange and share best practices with all departments.
• Provide mentorship to Supervisors and Team Leads.
• Facilitate leadership development.
• Provide concise and effective communication activities to senior leadership.
• Establish, plan, and monitor departmental budgets, plans and forecasts.
• Encourage and develop a teamwork atmosphere among all employees, shifts, and departments.
• Manage team member performance and ensure fair and timely resolutions of issues.
• Recognize and address all training needs through scheduled and documented training plans.
• Work closely with EHS, Marketing, Quality, HR, and Maintenance and/or other required departments on all new products, processes, and work cells.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree or extensive background in managing manufacturing and lean manufacturing processes required.
• 7+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to improve safety, quality, and efficiency standards while reducing overall costs.
• Budget development and oversight experience.
• Strong experience and success in lean manufacturing concepts and implementation, continuous improvement initiatives and driving positive change.
• Ability to work in a high paced environment with the ability to manage multiple projects with conflicting priorities.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Must have leadership skills to enable the development of teamwork among shifts and departments.
• Ability to work in cross functional teams with strong human relationship building skills.
• Excellent computer skills and technical acumen that includes MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), and ability to learn new technologies easily.
• Able to excel at operating in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive leadership role.
• A servant leader with experience of coaching, mentoring, and training a team toward success.
• Strong time management skills and great organizational skills and attn to detail.
• High energy and positive attitude and demeanor.
• Good knowledge and execution of all Basic Principles/Core Values and communication skills.
• Experience in manufacturing building products is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regular lifting and handling of materials up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching (including overhead), and twisting.
• Use of hands and fingers for threading machines, pressing buttons, and handling materials.
• Occasional squatting, ladder and stair climbing.
• Operation of material handling equipment such as forklifts.
• Pushing/pulling loads (with equipment assistance), up to 275 lbs.
• Requires visual acuity, depth perception, hearing, and effective communication.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Manufacturing plant setting with exposure to moderate to high noise levels (hearing protection required).
• Potential exposure to heat, cold, dust, chemicals, and damp conditions.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, and hard hats.
• Occasional work at heights over 4 feet.
• Rotating shift work and a fast-paced, production-based environment with performance expectations.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? 

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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