Production Supervisor

Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway; Penbryn (NJ); On-site; USD 84,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Johns Manville in Penbryn, NJ is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a 30+ person hourly production team on a single product line, ensuring operations meet schedules, cost, wastage, and quality targets.

The role requires a 12-hour DuPont rotating schedule, strong leadership, and working knowledge of SAP/ERP, OSHA regulations, and safety standards; includes training, safety enforcement, and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with a minimum of 3 years of operational leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Experience supervising a production team and managing performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and provide direction to 30+ person production team.
• Plan and schedule the utilization of equipment and maintain maximum productivity levels
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive, inclusive work environment and reduce turnover by implementing recognition programs, regular feedback sessions, and team-building activities that promote collaboration and morale.
• Investigate root causes/issues that are related to scrap, process excursions, quality complaints and/or fire investigations
• Ensure production team understands/complies with established operating systems in safety, environmental, quality and process controls and the company's overall policies
• Utilize key operating indicators for control of product cost, material usage, machine downtime, expenditure control and other shift functions
• Accurately submit hours worked to payroll for all production employees in a timely manner
• Transmit production performance statistics/concerns to Production Shift Leaders, Maintenance, and Superintendent and make recommendations for improvement
• Prepare labor, material and equipment usage reports
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

SAP ERP knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

Production Supervisor

Penbryn NJ | Penbryn NJ

R26_1168

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

$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 upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

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.

We follow the DuPont Schedule, employees work 12-hour shifts over a 28-day repeat cycle. Working four-night shifts, three days off, work three-day shifts, one day off, work three-night shifts, three days off and work four-day shifts, then seven days off.

Your Day-to-Day

• Supervise, train, and provide direction to 30+ person production team.
• Plan and schedule the utilization of equipment and maintain maximum productivity levels
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive, inclusive work environment and reduce turnover by implementing recognition programs, regular feedback sessions, and team-building activities that promote collaboration and morale.
• Investigate root causes/issues that are related to scrap, process excursions, quality complaints and/or fire investigations
• Ensure production team understands/complies with established operating systems in safety, environmental, quality and process controls and the company's overall policies
• Utilize key operating indicators for control of product cost, material usage, machine downtime, expenditure control and other shift functions
• Accurately submit hours worked to payroll for all production employees in a timely manner
• Transmit production performance statistics/concerns to Production Shift Leaders, Maintenance, and Superintendent and make recommendations for improvement
• Prepare labor, material and equipment usage reports
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team

• High School diploma with a minimum of 3 years of operational leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work 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
• Proficient 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 is typical of a manufacturing facility; may be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust/mist/gases/fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.
• Minimal travel required (0 - 10 days per year)
• May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 50 pounds.

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Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. 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.

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.

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