What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Superintendent position at Polyglass USA, Inc. / Mapei Group?
Plant Superintendent
Location: Hazleton, PA
Reports to: Plant Manager
Who We Are
Polyglass is a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions, committed to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. We take pride in delivering exceptional products and service while fostering a collaborative and customer-focused culture
Position Summary: Responsible for all production functions. The Plant Superintendent assists in the development of production goals and drives continuous improvement throughout the entire operation. The Plant Superintendent reports to the Plant Manager and provides an interface with the Maintenance, Quality, and other functional departments as needed.
What you get to do:
- Ensure standards for quality, safety and productivity are met by all teams in facility
- Meet or exceed metrics / goals centered on the following: production schedule, operational downtime goals, and percentage of second-grade material
- Maintain a multi-skilled workforce with effective cross-training to ensure team members can assist in multiple areas
- Create and manage the schedule for all teams
- Effectively manage inventory variances to optimal levels
- Partner with all plant staff to coach, mentor, and guide
- Be a key problem solver for issues with team members, process, equipment and systems
- Identify and resolve personal or performance issues within the team that may lead to disruption or lack of productivity
- Create quick and effective solutions to address issues in order to keep operations moving
- Develop your team members professionally with a formal plan, effective communication and coaching to get them to the next level in their career
- Follow up effectively on any pending issue and continue to do so through resolution
- Conduct regular feedback sessions to ensure team members ideas, issues and other input can be shared and follow on this input
Required Qualifications:
- Bilingual in Spanish is a MUST
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in leading a team of managers
- Experience in a manufacturing setting
Preferred:
- Lean Manufacturing Principles knowledge and experience such as 5S
Pay and Benefits
- A FREE health-plan option for employees or premium costs far below industry averages
- 401(k) plans with a company match at 6% - far more free money than most plans in the market
- Tuition Reimbursement. Earn a degree with up to 100% reimbursement on tuition!
- Student Loan Assistance
- Paid time off
- 10 paid holidays
- Dental and vision plans
- Gym membership reimbursement and more!
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