Production Manager Job

Primary location: Johnstown, Ohio 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: <10% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$90,000 to $110,000” per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

​What does it mean to work at Steel Ceilings, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

 By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

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. 

 

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.

 

What’s in it for you?

• Leadership Impact – Opportunity to lead supervisors, team leads, and production staff while shaping a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

• Career Growth – Involvement in new product development, process improvements, and lean manufacturing initiatives that build strategic leadership skills.

• Collaborative Influence – Work closely with plant leadership, supply chain, and key customers to drive continuous improvement and strengthen business relationships.

 

What does a Production Manager do?

• 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 a