Johns Manville hiring Production Superintendent in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

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

$96,600.00-$132,900.00 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.

Summary:

The Production Superintendent is responsible for overseeing product manufacturing, finished product quality and raw material management for multiple lines in a 24/7 manufacturing operation. The Production Superintendent will lead a team of hourly and salary employees and be responsible for all aspects of production. This role will provide management and leadership by communicating and supporting JM corporate goals and facility targets for safety, productivity, and product quality, effectively problem solve and troubleshoot process and personnel issues, and develop effective corrective actions.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Utilize data to identify and establish key performance metrics, productivity projects and goals to drive continuous improvement
• Work with the plant engineering and maintenance team to minimize downtime, organize preventative maintenance outages, and provide support for capital projects
• Work with the technical and quality teams to meet product quality expectations, plan and schedule product trials, evaluate new raw materials and implement corrective actions
• Maintain departments in proper and safe condition, ensure environmental compliance, oversee programs to safeguard personnel, preserve facilities, and promote good housekeeping
• Develop and administer material and labor usage controls and metrics
• Manage the overall activities of the assigned operations to ensure proper workflow, maintenance of production schedules, acceptable quality levels and inventory levels
• Utilize facilities, workforce, and analysis of methods and materials to achieve economic operating cost using team management concepts and administration of work rules
• Help develop and implement annual budgets and productivity improvement plans.
• Maintain communications and coordination with other managers within plant operations.
• Assist in special projects and assignments as specified.
• May act as Plant Manager in his/her absence
• Demonstrate and enforce Safety & Environmental Compliance with production.
• Manage Production Resource Planning
• Implement safety program/accident investigation for crew; continuously monitor safety process and compliance.
• Provide leadership by communicating expectations and holding people accountable. Provide positive and corrective feedback as appropriate.
• Comply and meet ISO 9000 certification requirements for operations
• Six Sigma, SPC, Lean, 5S, and TPM applications, sponsorship, and team development
• Alignment department goals with overall business objectives and other functional JM teams
• Application of "Best Practice" technologies
• Application of JM policies and procedures

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelors Degree (minimum) in Engineering, Science, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a continuous manufacturing environment with responsibility for safety, productivity, quality, employee development and resource management.
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written).
• Proficient in computer applications and analysis of process data.
• Demonstrated experience in productivity tools such as Lean and/or Six Sigma. Six Sigma Certification, preferred.
• Experience in polymer science or textile manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats.
• Ability to visually inspect and grade raw materials and finished products.
• Ability to be physically mobile throughout the Spunbond Process (stairs, heat, noise)
• Ability to safely lift material weights up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel periodically, domestically and internationally, on Company business.
• Ability to work with extended hours as necessary to complete work assignments.
• Proven leadership and management skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive change in a heavy industrial environment
• Demonstrated technical knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to develop highly efficient teams on the shop floor
• Excellent problem solving/trouble shooting skills for supporting all aspects of the infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability to achieve positive results in the area of safety
• Basic knowledge of quality management
• Experience with an ERP system is required, SAP preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• 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.
• May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 50 pounds

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

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 reimbursem*nt 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. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

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.