Production Manager

GAF • Tuscaloosa, AL

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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 is responsible for developing an engaged production staff, maintaining a safe and reliable work environment, and applying continuous improvement methods to improve department efficiency. The role partners with EHS, plant and operations leadership, and cross-functional teams to maintain safety, production, quality, and engagement standards. It also includes managing talent and performance, meeting production objectives, controlling costs, and ensuring compliance with 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 team player, with positive interactions and participation on teams.
• Willingness to embrace change and champion it effectively.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the EHS team to maintain compliance with state, federal, and local safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA standards.
• Advocate for safety initiatives and cultivate a safety-first culture throughout the plant.
• Promote continuous improvement through projects and methods such as 5S, lean principles, and kaizen events.
• Set objectives, provide resources, and motivate the production team to embrace and drive change.
• Foster collaboration, positive reinforcement, open communication, and employee engagement; seek and incorporate team suggestions.
• Use production data to identify and execute improvement opportunities.
• Set employee objectives aligned with organizational short- and long-term goals.
• Identify and develop production 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.
• Partner with Plant and Operations leadership to establish performance, safety, quality, and engagement standards.
• Hold the team accountable for meeting or exceeding established metrics and expectations.
• Identify efficiency and cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining quality, meeting delivery requirements, and supporting machine reliability and repair-cost objectives.
• Establish and implement best practices and preventative measures to 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, financial coaching, employee referral program, and product rebates for purchases for an employee’s primary residence.
• Internal training programs and courses.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive salary, benefits, 401(k), and vacation packages for full-time permanent positions.

What This Job Offers

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