Production Manager Job (Johnstown, OH, US)

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. • Johnstown, OH

51d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager leads daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production that meets customer expectations. This role oversees the entire production process-from raw material receipt to finished goods-while driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, service, and cost. The incumbent develops and mentors team leads and supervisors, fosters a culture of accountability and problem-solving, and collaborates cross-functionally with EH&S, Supply Chain, and Quality teams. By implementing effective systems and building strong relationships with employees, vendors, and customers, the Production Manager ensures operational excellence and supports strategic business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, business, or related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or production management.
• Experience using Power BI
• Proven leadership experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety standards.
• Proficiency in production planning and scheduling tools
• Ability to interact with employees supervised on a regular basis
• Ability to understand the manufacturing process
• Models personal and organizational leadership to deliver an effective safety process.
• Build and maintain direct report teams using positive employee relations techniques.
• Possesses effective communications skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and timekeeping software (e.g., Kronos).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Epicor and SAP

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership to promote work practices and methodologies that provide for a safe working environment and promotes environmental responsibility.
• Models personal and organizational leadership to deliver an effective safety process.
• Partners with the EH&S / Procurement Analyst to drive a safety cultural transformation.
• Ensures training, guidance, and support of the production employees, as needed, to ensure the safe production of needed items to meet customers' orders and expectations.
• Ensures all aspects of production, from the receipt of raw materials to the completion of finished product, meet the external and internal customer requirements.
• Develops / creates forward-thinking initiatives that will ensure improved quality standards, customer satisfaction, and excellent customer service.
• Leads the implementation of systems for the sustainable improvement of product quality and customer service.
• Develops and builds relationships with key customers, suppliers, and employees.
• Accountable for safety, quality, service, and cost of the manufacturing operation.
• Establishes performance levels of work and ensures accountability.
• Works efficiently and effectively in addressing any production and/or employee issues.
• Actively develops Team Leads to own day-to day operations.
• Implements and executes systems to track daily performance, facilitate communication, and promote successful performance.
• Along with the Plant Manager, drives the problem-solving culture within the facility.
• Coaches and develops in others the desire to achieve business excellence personally as well as for the plant by demonstrating role model leadership in support of our plant vision and corporate operating principles.
• Communicates the needs of the business assuring employees understand changing expectations, cost and performance issues, and the development and implementation of new individual and team performance requirements and capabilities to meet those business needs. Monitors performance and makes recommendations regarding the design of work, staffing levels and capabilities required to operate the business.
• Partners with plant Supply Chain to create and execute work schedules, identify material gaps, and coordinate with outside vendors.
• Provides direct supervision and leadership to Supervisors, team leads, and hourly production employees.
• Assigns work, creates work schedules, tracks employee time via Kronos.
• Supports production of products manufactured at the Johnstown Plant including New Product Development (NPD) & product qualifications, capital installations, and quality assurance procedures.

Benefits

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees