Operations Superintendent

James Hardie•Wilmington, OH

13d•$110,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Superintendent provides leadership and operational support across all aspects of extrusion manufacturing for deck and rail products. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production across multiple lines and shifts. Reporting to the Senior HMOS Lean Manager, the Superintendent serves as a key leader, coach, and mentor, reinforcing Lean Manufacturing principles and the Hardie™ Manufacturing Operating System (HMOS) to drive employee engagement, standardization, operational consistency, and overall performance improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field preferred
5–10 years of experience in extrusion or manufacturing (composites a plus)
Minimum of 3+ years of leadership experience in a production environment
Demonstrated success in strengthening and scaling Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Solid understanding of extrusion processes and manufacturing equipment
Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Champion a ZERO Harm culture and ensure full compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
Actively take part in and support safety meetings, audits, and incident investigations.
Enforce adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and ensure the safe operation of all equipment.
Coach and mentor leaders and frontline team members to strengthen and scale HMOS capabilities.
Drive active engagement in the Daily Management System (DMS), including KPI tracking and tiered accountability meetings.
Lead efforts to identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce scrap, and optimize costs.
Reinforce standard work and promote process consistency across operations.
Lead and take part in continuous improvement initiatives and structured problem-solving activities.
Support daily extrusion operations to ensure alignment with safety expectations, quality standards, and production targets.
Monitor operational performance and collaborate with leadership and shop floor teams to maximize uptime and efficiency.
Identify, escalate, and resolve production issues to support consistent output.
Support workforce planning, including staffing, scheduling, and shift coordination.
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, cell leaders, and operators.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Provide consistent performance feedback and coaching to team members.
Support employee training, engagement, and retention initiatives.
Ensure all products meet internal specifications and industry quality standards.
Partner with Operations, Quality, and Process Engineering teams to investigate defects and implement corrective actions.
Support accurate and timely production and quality reporting.
Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS teams to support operational goals.
Contribute to capital projects, process enhancements, and new product introductions.
Ensure alignment between production requirements and material availability.