Production Supervisor Job

Job: Manufacturing
Primary Location: Marietta, Pennsylvania
Relocation Offered: No 
Employment Status: Full-Time
Travel: 5%

Do you want to work for a company that gives you opportunities to grow in a collaborative environment? How about working for a manufacturer with a rich history and even brighter future? Armstrong World Industries began over 150 years ago as a small cork-cutting shop in Pittsburgh, PA. From that small business, we became the leader in ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions that contribute to better, more inspiring buildings that make a difference in the lives of people where they work, play, learn, heal and live. At Armstrong World Industries you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Come build your future with us!

Our Manufacturing department is currently seeking a Production Supervisor at our facility in Marietta, PA. As Production Supervisor, you will mainly be responsible for the design and implementation of raw material and manufacturing systems that enables continuous process improvement within the Flexline Operation. This will be in effort to achieve performance targets in the areas of Safety, Scrap, Quality, Downtime, Productivity and Cost Control.

Additionally, the Production Supervisor will be tasked with initiating and leading significant process improvement activities, including, but not limited to, changes involving raw material utilization, mechanical, electrical, chemical and human elements. 

Responsibilities of the Production Supervisor:

• Display commitment to AWI Safety System and ensure compliance in all safety training
• Execute Accident and Environmental Reporting Procedure
• Notify management personnel regarding any incidents and accidents
• Develop and administer action plans for high risk employees
• Ensure all material shipped to customers meets quality specifications

• Follow-up on scrap RCFA's (root cause failure analysis) and quality hold events to ensure they are complete
• Ensure settings and standard operating procedures are being used and followed
• Confirm process checks, board inspections, and whiteboard and manufacturing system entries are being completed
• Manage crew training and ensure cross training and skill depth of associates

• Ensure operator maintenance is completed on time
• Identify and implement maintenance and process improvement ideas

• Create schedule and ensure efficiency to minimize cost to department during downtime
• Set high expectations and hold subordinates accountable to meeting expectations
• Track employee incidents and issues, coach and mentor your employees, follow-up on and resolve issues
• Establish periodic one on one feedback sessions with operators

Required Qualifications and Education of the Production Supervisor:

• 3+ years of relevant technical, manufacturing, or operational experience in ceilings manufacturing industry or similar continuous manufacturing operation
• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications of the Production Supervisor:

• Bachelor's degree in technical field (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering), business, or related field or commensurate experience
• Knowledge and experience applying Lean Manufacturing or process improvement principles to enable organizational transformation
• Proven ability to implement and audit systems to drive utilization of technical and support systems to achieve manufacturing results
• Prior experience in a union environment; Supervisory experience

Why Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions. At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, Armstrong World Industries offers interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces. We built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we’re here to serve – our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

Benefits Package

• Standard benefit package offerings: Medical, dental, prescription drugs, life insurance
• Long term disability coverage
• Vacation and sick time
• Product discount programs
• 401k Match

About the Location (Marietta, PA)

Located 15 miles from the corporate headquarters in Lancaster, PA, Marietta has over 300 employees and is one of eleven Armstrong plants in North America. Sitting on the northeast bank of the Susquehanna River, it is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC and New York City. The area offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, world class shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Equal Opportunity Employer: AWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact AWI employees directly in an attempt to present candidates.

AWI will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to AWI, including unsolicited resumes sent to AWI via mail, email or in any form and/or method, including to AWI's resume database will be considered AWI property.

AWI will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed AWI contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted. Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by AWI's Corporate Talent Acquisition Manager or his or her designee.