Hot End Production Supervisor
- Ranson, WV
- Schedule: Monday – Friday 1st Shift
- Pay: $80,000 - $110,000 a year
About the Role:
As a Hot End Supervisor at ROCKWOOL's Ranson, West Virginia facility, you'll lead melting technicians across all shifts. You're responsible for safe, efficient furnace operations that meet our quality standards. Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll be the key link between your team and plant leadership, ensuring we maintain product quality while protecting people and the environment.
What We’re Looking For:
- Technical Degree/Certification or equivalent experience required.
- 5+ years’ experience in a continuous flow manufacturing or industrial environment and working with automated equipment required.
- 2+ years’ experience leading a team in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Ability to direct, manage, and coach the daily activities of a team of manufacturing employees.
- Act as a ROCKWOOL ambassador demonstrating our core values of Ambition, Integrity, Responsibility and Efficiency.
- Demonstrated or proven:
- Organizational and analytical skills;
- Basic computer knowledge and skills;
- Acute attention to detail;
- Written and verbal communication skills;
- Problem-solving and trouble shooting skills;
- Accuracy and data integrity.
What You’ll Do:
Safety & Environment
- Build and maintain a "zero incidents" safety culture on the production floor
- Document and investigate safety and environmental issues to prevent recurrence
- Train and coach team on safe operating practices
Production & Quality
- Oversee furnace operations to meet ROCKWOOL's quality standards consistently and on schedule
- Strive to meet production goals including time and material efficiency
- Maintain accurate records of production, inventory, and staffing levels within budget
Team Development
- Lead and coach melting technicians across all shifts
- Build and train a high-performing team of technicians
- Develop backup operators and plan for succession in key roles
Shutdown & Stops
- Direct and lead team through all planned and unpanned stops to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently.
- Plan all pot relines and ensure reline pot is always ready within a week of replacing the pot.
Materials Management
- Work with purchasing to ensure raw materials (rock, chemicals, filters, etc) are always plentiful.
- Ensure a robust plan for keeping all tools and equipment needed for tasks are stored properly and accessible only to personnel performing tasks.
Cost Management
- Work with management team to find cost savings within areas of responsibilities; i.e. cleaning, waste deposits, raw materials, etc..
- Identify and eliminate operational inefficiencies to reduce costs over time
Continuous Improvement
- Identify problems and implement solutions on the furnace line
- Use daily management practices to drive ongoing operational improvements
What we offer
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning Day 1
- 401K with company match up to 6%
- Paid Time Off and 12 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave.
- Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
- Wellness Perks: Fitness reimbursement and EAP access.
- Safety First: Company-provided PPE and programs to keep you protected.
Benefits may vary by location and position. Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to
- Stand/or sit, squat, turn/twist
- Reach use hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls
- Lift, carry, push or pull up to 60lbs; 120lbs assisted
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to,
- Hear, walk, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk, and smell.
Work Environment & Conditions:
Join a clean, safe, and modern manufacturing facility equipped with advanced technology and innovative processes. Safety is our top priority, and we provide the training, tools, and support employees need to succeed. You'll work alongside a team committed to quality, continuous improvement, and looking out for one another.
