Shift Manager

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.

As the Shift manager at Cornerstone Building Brands, you will be responsible for planning and directing plant operations for facility and managing staff activities, which generally includes ensuring correct workload planning, receiving, maintenance, inventory controls and distribution. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively review practices for correct, quality workmanship and process flow, along with timeliness. Diagnose any potential areas needing improvement and identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity.
• Ensures complete and timely product delivery.
• Prepares and distributes production schedules.
• Ensure quality to standard. Establishes, maintains and facilitates product quality specifications.
• Responsible for the quality of all products and materials from designated areas of responsibility. Meeting all production specifications, implementation of QC programs and working with vendors and suppliers to meet our specifications on incoming raw materials.
• Technical responsibilities with vendors and suppliers. May also require technical interaction with Research and Development.
• Ensure communication of results vs. standards. Prepares and distributes production reports.
• Ensure a safe work environment. Promptly address safety issues and ensure OSHA standard and ISO 9000 compliance (if applicable). Administer safety training and meetings. Monitor associate activities to ensure adherence to policies.
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs, ensuring effective equipment utilization and that safety measures are in place. Schedule downtime for equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Reviews data to seek process, people and machine improvements and develops plans to instill desired results.
• Ensure implementation and monitoring of all parts of the turnkey process, including pick, pack & ship, fulfillment, distribution, customer relations, inventory control, purchasing, etc.
• As applicable, management of hazardous waste programs, coating line pollution, prevention measures and waste minimalization where applicable. Accountable for proper process and procedures for labeling, handling, storage and inspection of waste. 
• Meet or exceed budgeted financial performance standards. Prepare and administer departmental budgets.
• Maintains an organized work environment to ensure a safe, efficient operation.
• Responsible for determining the staffing levels for production.
• Responsible for the development of group leaders and associates.
• Communicate with team leaders, group leaders and associates on other shifts.
• May serve as a facilitator on a designated Safety Team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• BA/BS degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 3 years in a lead role
• Strong maintenance background.
• MS Office.
• Ability to forecast production requirements and organize workload into a schedule.
• Solid knowledge of how manufacturing, customer service and physical distribution processes and functions interrelate.
• Demonstrate leadership in management, staff development and training with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to meet objectives within time-sensitive deadlines with outstanding follow-through, time management and planning skills.
• Excellent communications with strong customer service orientation.
• Financial analysis and forecasting experience preferred.
• Bilingual skills a plus (Spanish).
• APICS certification also a plus.
• Ability to adjust manpower and departmental spending to accommodate real time sales and conditions.
• Ability to effectively manage a multicultural workforce.
• Proven record of implementing and utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma and Quality Management Systems.
• Position requires minimal travel (less than 10%).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

The US salary for this full-time position is $115,000-130,000 + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.)

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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