Job Description

About James Hardie

James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE: JHX; ASX: JHX) 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. Products offered by James Hardie are engineered for beauty, durability, and climate resilience, and include trusted brands like Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.

We are on a mission to fulfill our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ by inspiring how communities design, build, and grow today and tomorrow. The James Hardie portfolio is marketed and sold throughout North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

We maintain best-in-class relationships with customers and contractors, as well as superior, localized manufacturing operations, to ensure we deliver timely and sustainable solutions tailored to meet our customers' specific needs.

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. We are on a mission to be the most respected and desired building materials brand in the world, operating under a set of shared values, with priority placed on our Zero Harm culture.

For more information visit  .

Summary

Make your dream career a reality. It’s possible!

Onsite from the Reno, NV plant

We are seeking a Production Manager to join our manufacturing plant. You will develop, manage and drive continuous process improvements within the plant to increase process capacity & reliability, improve product quality and reduce overall manufacturing costs. Furthermore, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations to ensure efficient and effective production processes.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive best practice safety program around behavioural change
• Formulate and drive strategy to maximise plant utilisation and output targets
• Formulate agenda and drive change program to achieve high performance team
• Lead, train, and evaluate production staff to ensure high performance and adherence to company policies.
• Allocate tasks and resources effectively to meet production goals.
• Drive best practice yield improvement program
• Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure products meet company and industry standards.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles and other methodologies to streamline operations.
• Continually strive to develop skills and knowledge of the fibre cement process and related areas.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and make data-driven decisions
• Align department behaviour with the James Hardie Mission and Values
• Work in alignment with the James Hardie Zero Harm pledge and workplace safety requirements
• Report any incidents, hazards, near misses or “at-risk” behaviours
• Take ownership through participating in health and safety initiatives / activities and training
• Acting as a safety leader at all times and ensuring yourself and others perform their work safely
• Responding to any hazard or incident that is raised with you and providing or seeking the support required to respond to the identified workplace issue

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering or related discipline preferred. High school diploma required
• Minimum 5-10 years work experience in manufacturing or heavy industry with a focus on continuous process improvement
• Previous experience leading a team within a highly safety focused manufacturing plant environment
• Lean Black and/or Green Belt is preferred
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, and safety standards.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high performance work team
• Strong ability to develop yourself and others to bring out the best in people and be highly team orientated
• A strategic vision & passion for continuous process improvements
• Ability to handle multiple projects and a high-volume workload with shifting and competing responsibilities
• Advanced comprehension of the machinery and mechanical functions of the operation.
• Be hands on with all plant machinery to identity and implement process improvements
• Ability to effectively communicate and help drive change within the plant
• Ensure accurate data analysis and reporting systems are made available to all stakeholders

What You’ll Receive:

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.

• Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one! 

• Life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance 

• 401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary 

• 11 paid holidays per year 

• Paid vacation 

• (Paid sick leave)

• Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave 

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

#LI-DW1

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.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs