James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.
With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.
For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com.
The Production Manager manages the daily operation of multiple production lines in a high speed, high volume manufacturing environment. Additionally, the Production Manager develops and implements activities in production area(s) to meet safety, quality and production design goals in addition to cost objectives, and promoting a strong team atmosphere. As a member of the Production Department the Production Manager reports to the Plant Manager. The Production Manager makes decisions regarding safety, quality, cost, people and production under the direction of the Plant Manager. The incumbent revises production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems. The Production Manager manages up to 5 Production Supervisors and leads a department of up to 50 employees in a continuous manufacturing environment by planning and assigning work, implementing policies and procedures, and recommending improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions.
Actively leads and supports the plant safety programs by:
- Promoting a safety conscious culture through actions and accountability;
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Providing daily updates on safety issues and training topics to the crew;
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Performing incident investigations as needed for personal injuries and property damage;
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Identifying and correcting hazards in the plant, both safety and environmental;
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Holding individuals accountable for work area and general plant housekeeping; and
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Recognizing employees for exceptional performance in regards to safety.
Routinely verifies conformance of material being produced to meet or exceed the 98% first pass quality standard by:
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Monitoring quality parameters of material produced and make adjustments as needed (Green Sheet, LECO, MOR, ILB);
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Ensuring that all employees are properly trained on quality specifications and are accurately using testing equipment;
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Actively pursuing and correcting issues that negatively effect the quality of the board;
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Recognizing employees for exceptional performance in regards to quality; and
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Promoting a quality-conscious culture through actions and accountability.
Understands the waste, speed, and delay design for each product on each machine, then meets or exceeds design by:
- Recommending improvements and/or upgrades to optimize throughputs;
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Becoming engaged in the production run plan and making suggestions to improve;
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Coordinating daily activities, which include the run plan, clean up, and changeovers to best utilize resources and maximize efficiency;
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Planning and managing all downtime events on the crew to target 95% plus “time to efficiency” (TTE), this would include but is not limited to: wash ups, product changeovers, size changeovers and unscheduled downtime;
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Developing strategies to close design throughput gaps and improve TTE; and
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Recognizing employees for exceptional production performance.
Actively pursues ways to meet site yield expectation of 95% or higher by:
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Reducing rejects to below 2%;
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Achieving greater than 95% site yield;
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Recognizing employees for exceptional performance and the ability to control cost;
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Reducing interleaver usage by managing an effective plan to eliminate transit damage; and
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Effectively managing overtime (OT) at or below 18%.
Creates an environment that promotes positive teamwork and accomplishments by:
- Recognizing employees for exceptional performance in regards to retention;
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Recruiting high quality employees;
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Maintaining an environment of mutual trust and respect;
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Providing clear direction for employees to follow and support;
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Conducting performance evaluations on a bi-annual basis;
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Organizing manning to best utilize each individual contribution to the team;
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Enforcing all Company policies;
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Documenting all coaching sessions;
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Promoting training for employees and managing for Level 2 certifications in all positions;
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Reviewing each employee’s career track with him/her on a quarterly basis and then ensuring progress;
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Speaking to each supervisor one-on-one daily, taking notes afterwards to address or anticipate issues; and
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Communicating daily on the issue of job performance, be fair, consistent, and objective
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Bachelor’s Degree preferred
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5 or more years in a management role in a high speed manufacturing environment with two or more years of experience managing others.
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Demonstrated ability to effectively take action to solve problems while exhibiting sound judgment and successful stress tolerance.
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Demonstrated ability to act independently upon information and make decisions that achieve optimal results.
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Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills (bilingual Spanish preferred).
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Knowledge of lean is preferred.
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Demonstrated intermediate skills with the standard features of various personal computer word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, and other proprietary software).
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Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
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Demonstrated ability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span and prepare action plans to achieve results.
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Demonstrated ability to measure an employee’s performance to goals.
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Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, employee relations, quality, productivity and cost.
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Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload while paying attention to detail.
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Demonstrated ability to function as a strong team player.
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $120k to $135k. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.
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Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
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Insurance: day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
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Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
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Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
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Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
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Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs
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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.
James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
