Production Manager

GAF • Tuscaloosa, AL

12d • $104,000 - $143,000

About The Position

The Production Manager is a key member of the Tuscaloosa leadership team and GAF’s asphaltic roofing shingle manufacturing network. This leader oversees and develops an engaged production staff, promotes a safe and reliable work environment, and applies continuous improvement methods to increase departmental efficiency. The role works with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, production, delivery, reliability, and employee-engagement expectations. It also includes developing talent, managing performance, and ensuring compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience in a safety-sensitive environment, or a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 years of experience in a safety-sensitive environment with increasing team leadership responsibilities.
• At least 2 years of people leadership and team-building experience.

Nice To Haves

• Direct production management experience in a high-volume manufacturing operation, continuous web process, or continuous manufacturing process.
• At least 1 year of management experience in a represented environment.
• Ability to relocate as part of career progression.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and manage people.
• Ability to be both a leader and a team player, with positive interactions and participation on teams.
• Willingness to embrace and effectively champion change.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the EHS team to maintain compliance with state, federal, and local safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA standards, and champion plant safety initiatives.
• Promote continuous improvement across the Production team through initiatives such as 5S, lean principles, and kaizen events; establish objectives, provide resources, and encourage the team to drive change.
• Foster collaboration, positive reinforcement, open communication, and employee engagement; seek and incorporate relevant team suggestions.
• Identify and execute production improvement opportunities using available data resources.
• Set production employee objectives aligned with organizational goals and develop team talent through performance management, succession planning, and development plans.
• Lead, mentor, and maximize the production team with a One Team mindset.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide guidance and training that support safety, production, and quality standards.
• Work with Plant and Operations leadership to establish performance, safety, quality, and engagement standards, and hold the team accountable for meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Identify efficiency and cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining quality, meeting delivery requirements, and supporting machine reliability and repair-cost goals.
• Establish and implement best practices and preventative measures to continuously improve production efficiency.
• Understand and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreement terms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for employees and their families.
• Family-building benefits supporting fertility and parenthood.
• 401(k) plan with employer match on pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Wellness program, free financial coaching, referral program, and product rebates for purchases for an employee’s primary residence.
• Internal training programs and courses, and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Resource Groups focused on education and allyship.
• Competitive salary, benefits, 401(k), and vacation packages for full-time permanent positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager