Specialty Department Manager

USG Corporation

$88K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred; experience as a Department Manager is advantageous.
  • Strong leadership skills essential for managing and developing team members.
  • Excellent communication and decision-making abilities to build rapport with employees.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage costs successfully.
  • In-depth knowledge of safety compliance with a focus on quality and housekeeping standards.
  • Proficient in problem-solving, strategic planning, and prioritizing multiple projects.
  • Proven track record in driving continuous improvement initiatives; familiarity with LEAN Management is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the Specialty Department, managing 88 employees including a General Foreman.
  • Accountable for the manufacturing operations of a ceiling tile line and related systems.
  • Train, motivate, and maintain safety standards for the department's workforce.
  • Develop and implement process enhancements for operational efficiency.
  • Support project development, including scope and installation strategies.
  • Ensure OSHA compliance and oversee department safety initiatives.
  • Drive accountability for meeting key performance metrics.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options available from day one of employment with no waiting period.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and pension plan for retirement savings.
  • Bonus potential based on performance metrics related to safety, quality, and productivity.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays for work-life balance.
  • Optional additional programs including life, accident, legal, and pet insurance.
Full Job Description
Role & Responsibilities:
• Effectively leads the Specialty Department comprised of 88 employees, which includes a direct report of 1 General Foreman.
• This position is accountable for the manufacturing operations of one ceiling tile forming and finishing line, stock makup system and coatings. This line supplies the majority of ceilings offerings and products to USG customers.
• Responsible for training, motivating, and maintaining a level of safety for all department employees to provide for an efficient operation consistent with overall company safety objectives.
• Ability to proactively develop and implement process enhancements to meet plant operating requirements over the short and long term.
• Support the development of project scopes, estimates, approval documentation, arrangements, installation strategies, commissioning, and start-up of assigned projects.
• Oversight of department safety initiatives, including OSHA compliance.
• Responsible for implementing a strategy and driving accountability to ensure key performance metrics are attained.
• 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 to your team to foster employee engagement.

Qualifications & Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred. Prior experience as a Department Manager is a plus.
• 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 with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and housekeeping.
• 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.
• Salary may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

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

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.

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