Production Supervisor

SaintGobain
Worcester, MA

The Production Supervisor facilitates the development of high-performance teams within the plant and is responsible for the complete management of a product Value Stream, including planning, manufacturing, and continuous improvement. The incumbent is responsible for creating a culture of engagement within and between the teams to directly impact and consistently meet plant objectives and deliverables. This position is also accountable for ensuring that high performance teams work collaboratively in the decision-making processes and that the decisions are in alignment with plant goals and objectives, World Class Manufacturing (WCM) standards, Key Performance Indicator's (KPI), OSHA requirement and current Human Resources (HR) guidelines.

  • Initiate, participate, and lead, where appropriate, programs and projects geared toward meeting current and future customer demands.

  • Constant focus to improve customer satisfaction, and continual operational efficiency through a culture of excellence and accountability.

  • Leadership Results (setting direction, communicating, developing people, setting standards)

  • Manufacturing Results (control, quality, timeliness)

  • Coach and mentor by influencing behaviors to execute and meet plant performance goals.

  • Implement key succession plans and employee development activities to create a strong team bench. Ability to build a world-class team is essential to this role.

  • Actively lead programs to create a team-based work environment at all levels of the organization. Drive employee involvement that is shop floor focused to create an autonomous team environment.

  • Drive operational excellence using lean six-sigma principles.

  • Establish appropriate shop floor based manufacturing systems, controls, and visually managed metrics to track results, quality and service.

  • Ensure that operations are in compliance with all government regulations related to product safety, employee safety, and environmental standards including OSHA and EPA.

  • Review of cost and budgetary commitments to deliver annually our financial commitments while achieving the customers' expectations

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  • 3-5 years of applied professional experience working in production in an industrial/manufacturing environment

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to positively influence others and manage change within a diverse manufacturing operation encompassing up to three (3) shifts with diverse processes and products

  • Effective change management and conflict management skills

  • A passion for safety with personal accountability and proven ability to drive safety

  • Demonstrated experience and comprehension of routinely-applicable financial concepts

  • Demonstrated experience in good business judgment/decision making, strategic planning/goal setting, problem-solving/correction action planning

  • Proven ability to plan and implement at both strategic and operational levels

  • Excellent interpersonal and problem solving capabilities to work effectively in manufacturing and team environments

  • Ability to convey goals and needs to the shop floor and organization in the context of customer needs and the competitive environment that surrounds us

  • Well versed in ISO standards and Lean manufacturing

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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Being a Global company with a legacy dating back to 360 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.- We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.

The Saint-Gobain Bonded Abrasives manufacturing facility is the manufacturer of bonded abrasives; natural or synthetic grains molded into numerous shapes of grinding wheels. Super abrasive Wheels manufactures products using the world's hardest materials: diamond or cubic boron nitride (CBN) and are in the form of grinding wheels; used to shape materials that are too hard or too fragile for conventional abrasives.

Our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state's Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA HR [email protected] .

Pay Transparency:

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees' wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position, which is $92,000 to $142,000 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is TARGET BONUS12% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $103,040 to $159,040. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

Health and Well-being- - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

  • Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options

  • LiveWell Wellness Program

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

  • 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan

  • Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability

  • Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits- - Helping shape the experience and impact you want

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Group Legal

  • Identity Theft Protection

  • Auto and Home Insurance

  • Pet Insurance and Discounts

  • Back-up Child and Elder Care

  • PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

  • Volunteer Day

  • One pair of company-issued steel-toe shoes, and safety glasses; annually

Posted 2026-02-23

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