Production Supervisor

Johns Manville; Penbryn (NJ); On-site; USD 84,200 - 115,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation

Health, dental, and vision plans

Sick leave

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Johns Manville is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee day-to-day activities of a 30+ person production team for a single product line, ensuring operations meet specifications, schedules, and quality standards. The role coordinates training, enforces safety guidelines, and interfaces with other departments to support production.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least three years of operational leadership in manufacturing, can work a 12-hour rotating DuPont schedule, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma with a minimum of 3 years of operational leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work a 12‑hour rotating shift – DuPont Schedule.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of production processes.
• Strong aptitude for learning and understanding company policies.
• Solid understanding of OSHA regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Responsible for performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring and termination.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and provide direction to a 30+ person production team.
• Plan and schedule the utilization of equipment to maintain maximum productivity levels.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive, inclusive work environment and reduce turnover.
• Investigate root causes of scrap, process excursions, quality complaints, and fire investigations.
• Ensure the production team understands and complies with operating systems in safety, environmental, quality, and process controls.
• Utilize key operating indicators for control of product cost, material usage, machine downtime, and expenditure.
• Accurately submit hours worked to payroll for all production employees in a timely manner.
• Transmit production performance statistics and concerns to Production Shift Leaders, Maintenance, and Superintendent; make recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare labor, material, and equipment usage reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

leadership

supervision

manufacturing

communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Pay Range

$84,200.00-$115,800.00 Annual – This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based on relevant experience, skills, education, and other factors. The position is also eligible for an incentive bonus.

Job Summary

The purpose of the Production Supervisor’s role is to supervise the day‑to‑day activities of an hourly production team for a single product line to ensure manufacturing operations run according to established production specifications and schedules; volume, cost and wastage targets; and quality standards. The supervisor will coordinate training, enforce safety guidelines, and interface with other departments in support of production.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and provide direction to a 30+ person production team.
• Plan and schedule the utilization of equipment to maintain maximum productivity levels.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive, inclusive work environment and reduce turnover.
• Investigate root causes of scrap, process excursions, quality complaints, and fire investigations.
• Ensure the production team understands and complies with operating systems in safety, environmental, quality, and process controls.
• Utilize key operating indicators for control of product cost, material usage, machine downtime, and expenditure.
• Accurately submit hours worked to payroll for all production employees in a timely manner.
• Transmit production performance statistics and concerns to Production Shift Leaders, Maintenance, and Superintendent; make recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare labor, material, and equipment usage reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with a minimum of 3 years of operational leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work a 12‑hour rotating shift – DuPont Schedule.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of production processes.
• Strong aptitude for learning and understanding company policies.
• Solid understanding of OSHA regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Responsible for performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring and termination.

Work Environment

Typical manufacturing facility conditions: exposure to cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust/mist/gases/fumes, extensive walking or climbing. Minimal travel required (0–10 days per year). May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

JM offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, critical illness insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave are available. Other benefits include basic life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage; an employee assistance program; business travel accident coverage; supplemental life and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; tax‑saving accounts such as a health spending account and a dependent care spending account; and tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and certain graduate programs. JM also supports employee growth with mentorship, soft and hard skills training, and internal educational opportunities.

EEO Statement

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