Extrusion Operations Leader

James Hardie Corporation; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation and bonus eligibility

Paid Time Off: vacation and holidays

401(k) with match

Work-Life Balance: parental leave, and

Job summary

James Hardie is seeking an Operations Superintendent to lead extrusion manufacturing for deck and rail products. You will drive Lean Manufacturing principles, HMOS, and Daily Management System to elevate safety, quality, and productivity across multiple lines and shifts.

The role demands 5–10 years in extrusion/manufacturing, 3+ years in leadership, and strong coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in extrusion or manufacturing (composites a plus).
• Minimum of 3+ years of leadership experience in a production environment.
• Demonstrated success in strengthening and scaling Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Solid understanding of extrusion processes and manufacturing equipment.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Champion a ZERO Harm culture and ensure full compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Actively take part in and support safety meetings, audits, and incident investigations.
• Enforce PPE requirements and ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Coach and mentor leaders and frontline team members to strengthen HMOS capabilities.
• Drive DMS KPI tracking and tiered accountability meetings.
• Lead opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce scrap, and optimize costs.
• Reinforce standard work and promote process consistency across operations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and structured problem-solving activities.
• Support daily extrusion operations to ensure alignment with safety, quality, and targets.
• Monitor performance and collaborate to maximize uptime and efficiency.
• Identify, elevate, and resolve production issues for consistent output.
• Support workforce planning, staffing, scheduling, and shift coordination.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, cell leaders, and operators.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Provide performance feedback and coaching to team members.
• Support employee training, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Ensure products meet internal specs and quality standards.
• Investigate defects and implement corrective actions.
• Support accurate production and quality reporting.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS teams.
• Contribute to capital projects, process enhancements, and new product introductions.
• Ensure alignment between production needs and material availability.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Communication

Extrusion

Manufacturing Equipment

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

HMOS

Daily Management System (DMS)

Job description

James Hardie is seeking an Operations Superintendent to lead extrusion manufacturing for deck and rail products. You will drive Lean Manufacturing principles, HMOS, and Daily Management System to elevate safety, quality, and productivity across multiple lines and shifts.

The role demands 5–10 years in extrusion/manufacturing, 3+ years in leadership, and strong coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.