Production Superintendent

Construction Association of Michigan; Kentucky; On-site; USD 104,300 - 143,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Johns Manville is seeking a Production Superintendent to lead daily manufacturing operations at the Milan, OH facility. The role oversees multiple production lines, drives efficiency, and partners with plant leadership to achieve operational excellence.

The candidate will manage 110+ hourly employees and 4 salaried supervisors, with a base salary in the listed range and eligibility for an incentive bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of operational leadership in manufacturing.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Experience diagnosing and solving process issues.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with SAP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations, product quality, and raw material management across multiple production lines.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work activities to maximize equipment utilization and efficiency.
• Monitor operational metrics, including labor utilization, material usage, downtime, and costs.
• Partner with plant leadership to drive continuous improvement and sustainable process enhancements.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve manufacturing and personnel challenges with corrective actions.
• Lead and develop Production Supervisors and their teams, promoting safety, quality, productivity.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and other teams to run production and solve problems.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Staff management

Education

Bachelor's degree in management or engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Production Superintendent

Milan OH

Full time

Who We Are

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.

Pay Range

$104,300.00-$143,400.00 Annual
This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Lead daily manufacturing operations, product quality, and raw material management across multiple production lines.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work activities to maximize equipment utilization and operational efficiency.
• Monitor operational metrics and performance indicators, including labor utilization, material usage, machine downtime, and production costs.
• Partner with plant leadership to drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement sustainable process enhancements.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve manufacturing, process, and personnel challenges while implementing corrective actions.
• Lead and develop Production Supervisors and their teams, promoting safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work activities to maximize equipment utilization and operational efficiency.
• Serve as a key member of the leadership team, working closely with engineering, maintenance, and other teams to run production and solve problems
• Collaborate with plant leadership and corporate leadership to support strategic goals and operational excellence.
• Coach and mentor employees, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and growth

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in management, engineering or relevant field 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
• Manages a staff of 110+ hourly employees and 4 salaried supervisors, setting direction and deploys resources. Responsible for performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring, and terminating.
• May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 25 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

About Us

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story.

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