Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Scranton, US, 18504 Onsite 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®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. 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.

Reporting to the Sr. Maintenance Manager, The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible to supervise maintenance personnel within the plant, maintains PM program scheduling, maintain spare parts inventory and needs, order department supplies, approve timesheets, schedule overtime as well as shift work, participate in 5S and Kaizen initiatives, and assist in other tasks as needed.

We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor who enjoys leading people but also wants to stay connected to the work happening on the plant floor. This is a hands-on leadership role supporting a 24/7 PVC extrusion operation. You'll lead a team of approximately 15 maintenance professionals, help drive preventive maintenance and equipment reliability, and coach and develop the team. The expectation is a true working supervisor, with roughly 80% of the role spent on the plant floor rather than behind a desk.

Lead, coach and develop a team of approximately 15–16 maintenance professionals supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation. Champion safe maintenance practices, including energy control and Lockout/Tagout, while setting the standard for safe behavior on the floor. Serve as a hands-on working supervisor, spending the majority of your time on the plant floor supporting technicians and maintenance activities. Drive preventive maintenance, equipment reliability and downtime reduction across the facility's extrusion operations. Help troubleshoot equipment issues, prioritize maintenance work and ensure scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is completed effectively. Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability as the operation prepares for additional manufacturing capacity.

High school diploma or GED required. 7+ years of maintenance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role within a manufacturing/production environment. A leader who can coach, develop and hold maintenance technicians accountable while remaining comfortable working alongside the team on the floor. Strong hands-on knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment, preventive maintenance and equipment troubleshooting. Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Experience with extrusion, plastics, continuous-process manufacturing or similar industrial equipment is highly desirable. Strong safety mindset with experience around LOTO and energy-control procedures. Ability to balance hands-on maintenance support with the planning, organization and administrative responsibilities of leading a maintenance team. Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $115,000 to $125,000. 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 commitment to our employees.

Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility Insurance: health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays Retirement: 401(k) with match Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs Purpose. Impact. Community: Sustainability Initiatives | James Hardie

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.