Hands-On Maintenance Supervisor – 24/7 Extrusion Ops

James Hardie; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus eligibility

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Job summary

James Hardie is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of 15 maintenance professionals in a 24/7 PVC extrusion operation. You will drive preventive maintenance, improve equipment reliability, and coach technicians on the plant floor.

Reporting to the Sr. Maintenance Manager, you will balance hands‑on supervision with planning, ensure safety with Lockout/Tagout practices, and contribute to continuous improvement while aligning with our zero harm culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 7+ years of maintenance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to coach, develop and hold maintenance technicians accountable while working on the floor.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with extrusion, plastics, continuous‑process manufacturing or similar equipment is highly desirable.
• Strong safety mindset with experience around LOTO and energy-control procedures.
• Ability to balance hands-on maintenance support with planning, organization and leadership responsibilities.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of approximately 15–16 maintenance professionals supporting a 24/7 operation.
• Champion safe maintenance practices, including energy control and Lockout/Tagout, while setting the standard for safe behavior on the floor.
• Serve as a hands-on working supervisor, spending the majority of your time on the plant floor supporting technicians and maintenance activities.
• Drive preventive maintenance, equipment reliability and downtime reduction across the facility’s extrusion operations.
• Help troubleshoot equipment issues, prioritize maintenance work and ensure scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is completed effectively.
• Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability as the operation prepares for additional manufacturing capacity.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Equipment troubleshooting

Strong communication

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial equipment knowledge

Job description

James Hardie is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of 15 maintenance professionals in a 24/7 PVC extrusion operation. You will drive preventive maintenance, improve equipment reliability, and coach technicians on the plant floor.

Reporting to the Sr. Maintenance Manager, you will balance hands‑on supervision with planning, ensure safety with Lockout/Tagout practices, and contribute to continuous improvement while aligning with our zero harm culture.