Production Supervisor 2nd or 3rd Shift Job in Macon 31201, Georgia Us
About Us:
Established in 1860, Armstrong World Industries, Inc. is a multi-billion dollar global leader in the design and manufacture of floors, ceilings and cabinets with a focus on innovation, design and environmental sustainability. Based in Lancaster, PA, Armstrong serves both the residential and commercial markets operating plants and distribution centers in eight countries with over 9,000 employees worldwide.
We have a terrific career opportunity for a Production Supervisor who can effectively motivate and manage a team of people responsible for producing ceiling tiles. The work involves coaching and developing your staff, improving performance, effectively scheduling the work, and always seeking new and better ways to optimize your team's contribution to the Company. You will also work closely with a multi-functional team in implementing process improvement and cost reduction initiatives using innovative tools such as Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and equipment optimization.
The Production Supervisor supports our Macon, GA plant. Reporting to the Value Stream Manager, you will supervise a team that produces high-quality building products.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a critical manufacturing position, producing a tangible product. There will be many opportunities to learn and enhance your skills in diverse areas, such as process improvement, equipment maintenance and optimization, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. This will be an off shift position - flexiblity to work 2nd or 3rd shift needed.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Leading, managing, hiring, and training a production crew of about 20 employees
- Promoting and ensuring a safe work environment, including training the crew and adhering to Company and governmental policies and regulations
- Ensuring production goals are met or exceeded, including yield, throughput, and quality
- Participating in continuous improvement initiatives using tools such as Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement techniques
- Meeting objectives for Plant Reliability measures (% uptime, % line rate, % scrap rate)
- Ensuring equipment maintenance and optimization, providing training for the crew and handling equipment troubleshooting
- Preparing daily production schedules and ensuring schedule adherence
- Ensuring environmental compliance
- Working with maintenance and engineering to optimize the equipment performance and reliability
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Recent work experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Highly effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and successfully execute tasks in accordance with business objectives
- Proven ability to implement change in manufacturing and/or maintenance systems
- Basic computer proficiency with email and with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Basic knowledge of key OSHA regulations (such as Confined Spaces, Electrical Safety, Energy Isolation and Machine Safeguarding)
- Proven incident investigation skills and familiarity with structured tools (such as Root Cause Failure Analysis or 5 Why)
- Ability to and willingness to work different shifts
Desired Qualifications and Skills:
- At least 3 years of full-time production supervision experience in a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree in business, technical or related field
- Experience working with a unionized workforce
- Knowledge, understanding and implementation of process improvement methodologies (including SPC)
About the Location:
Our Macon Plant, 1 of 5 Armstrong ceiling plants, employs approximately 440 people working on rotating shifts, 24/7, in the manufacture and shipment of acoustical ceiling tile to Armstrong's customers. Located approximately 85 miles south of Atlanta, the Macon facility has 33 acres under one roof, or 1.5 million square feet of floor space. It is the largest ceiling tile factory in the world.
Macon, also known as the "Cherry Blossom Capital of the World", is in the heart of Georgia and marks a historical crossroads in the south. The city carries with it a rich cultural heritage while creating a strong vision for the future. Macon offers the amenities of a small friendly city with the advantages of a growing community.
Additional Information:
- Travel Percentage: 5%
