Production Superintendent

Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway; Milan Township (OH); On-site; USD 104,300 - 143,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits include medical plans

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Life Insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement and mentoring

Job summary

Johns Manville in Milan, OH is seeking a Production Superintendent to lead daily manufacturing operations across multiple production lines in a 24-hour environment, driving safety, quality, productivity and cost objectives while developing Supervisors and front-line teams.

You will partner with plant and corporate leadership to implement continuous improvement, monitor key metrics, optimize equipment utilization, and mentor a staff of 110+ hourly employees and 4 salaried supervisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management, engineering or related field with 5+ years of operational leadership in manufacturing.
• Experience leading 110+ hourly staff and 4 salaried supervisors.
• Proficiency with SAP/ERP and MS Office tools.
• Strong supervisory, communication, and change-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations, quality, and raw material management across multiple production lines.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate activities to maximize equipment utilization and efficiency.
• Monitor labor, material usage, downtime and production costs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with plant leadership.
• Develop Production Supervisors and teams; promote safety and productivity.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance and other teams to solve problems.
• Coach and mentor employees; foster accountability and growth.

Skills

Strong supervisory and leadership

Diagnose and solve process issues

Interpersonal, verbal and written comm

Work with Plant Leadership team

Change leadership and CI

SAP/ERP knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Staff management (110+ hourly, 4 salar

Independent and team player

Some travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in management, engineering or related field

Tools

SAP/ERP systems

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Job description

Production Superintendent

Milan OH

R26_1283

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.

At Johns Manville, our Production Superintendent is a critical leadership role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for leading production teams in a 24-hour manufacturing environment, driving performance, developing employees, and achieving operational excellence across safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives.

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.
• 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.

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.

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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.