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MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Berlin, NJ

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story.  
Learn more at   
www.jm.com/careers.


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.

Pay Range

$83,400.00-$114,600.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.   Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus. 

Position Overview: 

The purpose of the Maintenance Supervisor’s role is to oversee the maintenance department responsible for all equipment, property, buildings and facilities within a manufacturing plant.  The incumbent in this position will also be responsible for supervising maintenance personnel and supporting the operations of production, engineering and safety departments.   

Your Day to Day:

  • Act as technical expert in regards to mechanical equipment.
  • Supervise, set direction, and delegate daily work of assigned hourly mechanical and electrical employees to support the plant goals of safety, environmental and production.
  • Lead safety process, training for crews and accident investigations.
  • Monitor safety and environmental processes and compliance.
  • Identify, isolate and facilitate resolution of maintenance performance issues such as quality of work and work efficiency.
  • Troubleshoot process equipment operational problems and maintain, repair, and upgrade plant equipment.
  • Identify and execute ways to track metrics of performance and improve production levels of employees.
  • Share knowledge and business experience with Plant management team.
  • Manage projects including obtaining contractor quotes, design help and directing contractor crews.
  • Facilitate training of maintenance personnel.
  • Identify, implement, and maintain best maintenance and safety practices.
  • Conduct daily and monthly shift meetings.
  • Maintain and enforce good housekeeping strategies and methodologies.
  • Oversee the maintenance scheduling and work order system.
  • Manage the maintenance and operations of the mobile equipment fleet and storeroom inventory.
  • Manage hourly time and attendance process.
  • Assist with MRO purchasing issues through maintenance software.  
  • May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team:

  • High School/Technical School diploma with a minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience in a mechanical and/or electrical maintenance role
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field preferred with a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing  an industrial maintenance hourly workforce
  • Experience in preventative and predictive maintenance with demonstrated success in increasing equipment reliability
  • Working knowledge of plant systems with the ability to troubleshoot and implement corrective actions
  • Solid understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, air compressor systems, cutting/welding techniques, fluid dynamic systems, and metal fabrication 
  • General knowledge of mobile equipment repair, A/C and chiller systems and hydraulics
  • Thorough knowledge of high, medium and low voltage systems/control systems and instrumentation, and general industrial electrical
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Working knowledge in AutoCAD drawing interpretation
  • Working knowledge of SAP systems preferred
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Solid project management and presentation skills 
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Solid analytical and quality improvement ability
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
  • Fundamental knowledge of laws, codes, and regulations (OSHA, National Electric Code, etc.)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Willingness to respond to emergency situations outside normal work schedule
  • Manages a staff of 40 hourly employees, sets direction and deploys resources. Responsible for performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring, and terminating.
  • Minimal travel required (0 – 10 days per year).
  • Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility; may be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust/mist/gas/fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.
  • May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 50 pounds. 

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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