Job Description

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 $65,000 to $75,000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

Production Supervisor (Nights)– Johnstown Plant

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for the coordination and supervision of production and maintenance activities at the Johnstown plant. This role ensures effective management and continuous improvement across all aspects of manufacturing, including safety culture, quality systems, schedule adherence, workforce management, and operational efficiency. The Production Supervisor is accountable for meeting plant objectives in safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while developing team members and supporting operational excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

Safety Leadership

• Maintain strong safety awareness through active employee engagement and positive reinforcement.
• Drive 5S and housekeeping initiatives to ensure a clean and safe work environment.
• Ensure timely reporting of near misses, first aid incidents, and safety observations.
• Lead monthly team safety activities including:
• Behavior-based safety observations
• Safety meetings
• Nearly miss reporting
• Safe work permits
• Pre-shift safety inspections
• Departmental inspections
• Train and coach employees on safe operating procedures and behaviors.
• Conduct safety incident investigations and perform root cause analysis to drive permanent solutions.
• Reinforce the company’s commitment that all accidents are preventable and safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Quality Management

• Ensure products meet required technical specifications and quality standards.
• Audit quality systems to verify compliance with established procedures.
• Partner with the Quality team to communicate customer feedback and implement corrective actions.
• Co-manage the Non-Conforming Report (NCR) process.
• Perform root cause analysis on quality issues and implement corrective solutions.
• Train operators on problem-solving and quality improvement techniques.
• Participate in plant visits and cross-site collaboration to improve processes.

Talent Development & Team Leadership

• Build a positive, transparent, and high-performing work culture.
• Recognize and reward strong team performance.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and guidance to employees.
• Enforce company policies and operational procedures.
• Manage performance issues through documentation, coaching, and corrective action when necessary.
• Review and adjust employee training plans based on operational needs.
• Lead and develop effective teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Delivery & Operations

• Supervise day-to-day manufacturing operations at the Johnstown facility.
• Manage performance of production employees through coaching and hands-on leadership.
• Coordinate daily production schedules and workflow with plant leadership.
• Utilize Kronos workforce management systems to manage scheduling and time allocation.
• Plan work orders and coordinate materials and job preparation.
• Ensure work is completed according to job plan standards and production schedules.
• Identify equipment requirements and necessary safety precautions.

Cost & Continuous Improvement

• Recommend improvements that increase operational efficiency and product quality.
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles and productivity initiatives.
• Develop and maintain standard work processes.
• Reduce variation and eliminate waste from operations.
• Engage employees in productivity and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure resources including labor, materials, and time are used effectively to meet production goals.

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop production teams.
• Ability to balance priorities across safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ability to manage and improve manufacturing workflows and production processes.
• Strong communication skills when working with employees, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, high-performance manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 year technical degree preferred, or equivalent supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising or leading production teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Kronos or similar workforce management systems.
• Familiarity with Epicor, SAP, or other MRP systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including:
• Raw material flow
• Production work cells
• Project planning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of process improvement and corrective action methodologies.
• Basic project and job order management experience.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience with stamping press operations or sheet metal manufacturing.
• Experience with:
• Turret press operations
• Press brake operations
• CNC machine operations
• Coil-fed manufacturing processes
• Perforation processes
• Powder coating or sublimation processes
• Technical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement and productivity initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of product tagging, identification, and traceability systems.
• Experience coordinating large manufacturing teams (up to 50 employees).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise night shift operations (10:45 PM – 7:00 AM) with schedule flexibility based on customer demand.
• Manage up to 50 hourly production associates and allocate labor across work cells as needed.
• Responsibilities include hiring, training, performance management, coaching, discipline, and employee development.

Travel

Minimal travel required (less than 5%).

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role operates primarily in a manufacturing environment with occasional office work. Employees must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering production areas.

The position may require standing, walking, lifting, and moving throughout the plant while supervising operations and supporting production teams.

Why should you join Steel Ceilings, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have 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.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact

About the location (Johnstown OH)

Steel Ceilings, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI), is one of fifteen AWI plants in North America. Our Johnstown plant in Central Ohio is located a mere 30 minutes from the capital of Ohio, Columbus, a major metropolitan area. Known for its quaint "small-town America" vibe, its proximity to Columbus, the 15th largest city in the US, provides the best of both worlds. In addition to the numerous golfing opportunities that Johnstown can boast about. There are car cruise-ins, concerts, bike path trails, theatrical performances, street festivals, and antique fairs hosted in the area year-round.

Steel Ceilings, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!