Production Manager

Overview

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low‑rise non‑residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market‑leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi‑channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America.

Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in our culture. We are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play.

As the Production Manager at Cornerstone Building Brands, you will be responsible for planning and directing plant operations for the facility and managing staff activities, which generally includes ensuring correct workload planning, receiving, maintenance, inventory controls and distribution. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role will coach, train and document best practices through continuous improvement efforts that will allow the company to provide superior quality products and services to our internal and external customers.

2nd Shift – Monday‑Friday 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM

• Proactively review practices for correct, quality workmanship and process flow, along with timeliness. Diagnose any potential areas needing improvement and identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity.
• Ensure complete and timely product delivery.
• Prepare and distribute production schedules.
• Ensure quality to standard. Establish, maintain and facilitate product quality specifications.
• Responsible for the quality of all products and materials from designated areas of responsibility. Meet all production specifications, implement QC programs and work with vendors and suppliers to meet our specifications on incoming raw materials.
• Technical responsibilities with vendors and suppliers. May also require technical interaction with Research and Development.
• Ensure communication of results vs. standards. Prepare and distribute production reports.
• Ensure a safe work environment. Promptly address safety issues and ensure OSHA standard and ISO 9000 compliance (if applicable). Administer safety training and meetings. Monitor associate activities to ensure adherence to policies.
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs, ensuring effective equipment utilization and that safety measures are in place. Schedule downtime for equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Review data to seek process, people and machine improvements and develop plans to instill desired results.
• Ensure implementation and monitoring of all parts of the turnkey process, including pick, pack & ship, fulfillment, distribution, customer relations, inventory control, purchasing, etc.
• As applicable, manage hazardous waste programs, coating line pollution, prevention measures and waste minimalization where applicable. Accountable for proper process and procedures for labeling, handling, storage and inspection of waste.
• Meet or exceed budgeted financial performance standards. Prepare and administer departmental budgets.
• Maintain an organized work environment to ensure a safe, efficient operation.
• Responsible for determining the staffing levels for production.
• Responsible for the development of group leaders and associates.
• Communicate with team leaders, group leaders and associates on other shifts.
• May serve as a facilitator on a designated Safety Team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of production management experience, managing 50+ associates.
• Strong maintenance background.
• MS Office.
• Ability to forecast production requirements and organize workload into a schedule.
• Solid knowledge of how manufacturing, customer service and physical distribution processes and functions…