Production Supervisor

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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®, Timber Tech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and Stru Xure®.
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.

The Day Shift Supervisor plays a crucial role in driving manufacturing performance on their assigned shift, with a direct impact on key operational metrics. Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, this position is responsible for overseeing shift operations, ensuring the achievement of safety, quality, and productivity objectives, and leading personnel management initiatives. The ideal candidate will exemplify our Core Values and foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Performance Responsibilities:

• Achieve Operational Goals: Consistently meet or exceed defined performance metrics by optimizing resources and implementing process improvements.
• Maximize Productivity: Effectively plan, organize, and deploy human resources to maximize shift productivity while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
• Lead and Develop Team Members: Provide leadership to hourly personnel, including performance evaluations, development planning, and recognition programs to drive engagement and accountability.
• Implement Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Promote and execute 6S, Lean Manufacturing practices, and cost‑saving measures to support new product launches and improve operational efficiency.
• Technical Leadership and Troubleshooting: Provide hands‑on support for equipment operation, testing, and troubleshooting. Identify root causes and implement permanent solutions to production issues.
• Ensure Safety Compliance: Lead safety initiatives, investigate incidents, and ensure that appropriate corrective actions are implemented. Oversee workers' compensation claims and manage return-to-work programs.
• Maintain Process and Quality Standards: Develop and audit process parameters, work instructions, and equipment/tooling maintenance to uphold quality standards. Participate in corrective action meetings to resolve production challenges.

Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards) and timekeeping/payroll systems (e.g., Kronos).
• Leadership Abilities: Demonstrated success in managing teams to meet operational goals and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a hot environment depending on weather conditions.

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $75,000 to $85,000. 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…