Senior Operator

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is $32.24.

Position Overview: 

This position is responsible for communicating and supporting JM core values and delivering the JM experience.

Responsibilities: 

• Follow all Johns Manville safety procedures and polices… Follow JSA/SOP’s 
• Ensure successful execution at the Tactical level of the Production Lines 

• Execute leadership guidance in line with JM Core values and Scottsboro team culture 
• Participate and/or coordinate task teams, especially those of a tactical level 
• Make recommendations to the Shift Supervisor about the training needs of the crew 
• Coordinating training needs of the crew 
• Drive the progression of crew members through the Pay for Skills system 

• Full responsibility to present regular training assessments to the shift supervisor, including the identification of needs and priorities 
• Coordinate job and performance evaluations for Winder and Line Operators with the Supervisors 
• Responsible for developing personal leadership skills necessary to act as Shift Supervisor when necessary 
• Communicate employee’s concerns to the supervisor and management 
• Full responsibility to formulate tactical procedures to best support strategic plan 

• Assist the Supervisor with scheduling and coverage solutions 
• Coordinate successful execution through training, metric analysis, and accountability with the Supervisor 
• Collaborate with plant engineers to develop trial plans 
• Full responsibility for the Operator Driven Reliability program for your crew 
• Determine additional metrics to assess success 

• Communicate performance issues or concerns to the Supervisor  
• Participate in all JM Leadership training programs, as well as pursue outside opportunities to develop leadership skills 
• Participate in staff meetings and give feedback to other staff regarding process execution, process plans, and opportunities for improvement.  Increase ownership and participation 
• Assist the Supervisor in coordinating and enforcing safety programs and initiatives 
• Full responsibility to develop and utilize combination of personal leadership and technical roles as necessary. 

• Utilize independent skills for assessment of daily needs 
• Perform operator duties as requires 
• Wears proper clothing and PPE as required 

Leadership Responsibilities:

• This person must have the skills to interact as a leader with all plant department employees.
• Lead pre-shift huddles
• Overseeing and coaching employees
• Assist with setting daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicating them to employees

Requirements: (education, skills, and abilities)

• High School Diploma 
• 3 Years Manufacturing Experience
• Demonstrated Supervisory Experience 
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills 
• Demonstrated Ability to Troubleshoot and Handle Multiple Priorities and Projects 
• Working Knowledge of Software Programs Such as Spreadsheet, Word Processing and Data Base Programs. 

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements of this position are: (these requirements are typical for most of our manufacturing roles)                                                                                  

• The ability to stand for extended periods
• The ability to manually lift, push or pull at least 50 pounds safely and with proper body mechanics, sometimes while in awkward positions.