Production Department Manager

USG Corporation

$82K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
  • Leadership aptitude to manage and develop team members
  • Proven communication and decision-making skills
  • Results-oriented with ability to meet deadlines and budget
  • Knowledge of safety compliance programs
  • Skilled in problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic planning
  • Experience with LEAN Management and driving continuous improvement

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage 21 employees in the Production Department
  • Accountability for mineral wool manufacturing operations and supply chain
  • Ensure safety protocols and compliance are strictly followed
  • Implement process improvements for operational efficiency
  • Explore and develop new manufacturing products in response to market trends
  • Facilitate and support capital project implementations
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster team engagement

Benefits

  • Two medical insurance options from day one with no waiting period
  • Vision and dental coverage
  • 401(k) Investment Plan with company match
  • Pension plan availability
  • Quarterly and annual performance-based bonus potential
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Optional programs such as life, accident, legal, and pet insurance
Full Job Description
Job Title: Production Department Manager - Red Wing, MN

Salary Range: $82,560 - $110,040

Role & Responsibilities:
• Effectively leads the Production Department comprised of 21 employees, which includes: 1 Foreman, 6 Supervisors, 12 Operators, 1 Compliance Coordinator, and 1 Supply Chain Operator.
• This position is accountable for the manufacturing operations of both mineral wool lines, supply chain, quality and environmental compliance.
• Incorporates safety into all aspects of the operation and ensures that safe working conditions, actions and practices exist and are followed at all times.
• Ability to proactively develop and implement process improvements to meet operating requirements over the short and long term.
• Interested in working with alternative resources in USG on manufacturing new products to respond to market trends.
• Support and facilitate capital project implementation.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
• Ability to develop workforce potential and provide coaching to motivate direct reports and your team to foster employee engagement

Qualifications & Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
• Leadership aptitude needed to manage and develop others.
• Proven communication, decision making and employee relations skills. Capacity to engage employees and effectively build rapport.
• Results-oriented, with demonstrated abilities to accomplish tasks on schedule and operate within cost constraints.
• Knowledgeable of safety compliance programs.
• Adept at problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic planning.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
• Track record driving continuous improvement. Prior exposure to LEAN Management is a plus.

Additional Information:
• Shift: Monday - Friday
• Department: Production - Wool

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Department Manufacturing Role Department Manager Locations Red Wing - 266 Yearly salary $82,560 - $110,040 Hourly/Salaried Salaried Oracle Department Red Wing-Production|USG Interiors, LLC|USG Business Group Oracle Job Title MFG.Mgr.2.|E.0.7|USG

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