Production Superintendent

Johns Manville•Macon, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy. A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments. The Production Superintendent is responsible for overseeing product manufacturing, finished product quality and raw material management for a line in a 24-hour manufacturing process, as well as employee training and development. The superintendent is also responsible for communicating and supporting JM corporate goals and facility targets for safety, productivity and product quality, effectively problem solve and troubleshoot process/ personal issues and develop corrective actions. The superintendent may also support the facility by assuming the responsibilities of the plant manager in his/her absence. The Macon, GA is part of our Commercial Roofing Products | Johns Manville (jm.com). We manufacture commercial industrial modified bitumen roofing systems. Our primary modified bitumen products include APP (polypropylene) and SBS (styrene butadiene styrene) roll roofing. Our plant is a single 200,000 sq. ft. building. We are located centrally in the Southeast allowing us to service the Northeast, Midwest and Southeast Sales Districts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in management, engineering or relevant field preferred with a minimum of 5 years operational leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Proven ability to diagnose/solve process issues
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to work/partner with Plant Leadership team
Demonstrated ability to lead change and implement continuous improvement
Working knowledge and understanding of SAP or ERP systems
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 50 pounds
Minimal travel required (0 - 10 days per year)
Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility; may be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust/mist/gas/fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.

Responsibilities

Manage product manufacturing, finished product quality and raw material management for the operation
Supervise manufacturing resources to meet production goals and assist in preparation of budgets and standards for cost measurement
Develop and administer material and labor usage controls and metrics
Plan and schedule work to utilize equipment and maintain maximum productivity levels
Utilize operating indicators for control of product cost, material usage, machine downtime, expenditure control and other shift functions
Ensure production activities are in compliance with company policies/procedures and that manufactured goods meet finished product specifications
Maintain strict compliance with all financial, legal, regulatory and environmental requirements within the operation
Actively support improvement of safety performance by reducing OSHA incident rate and lost time accidents to 0
Continually identify opportunities for improvement
May be required to perform other related duties as assigned
Manages a staff of 40 hourly employees, sets direction and deploys resources.
Responsible for performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring, and terminating.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid.
Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance.
JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match.
JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage.
Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well.
The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account.
JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process.
Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.