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 achieve business excellence personally as well as for the plant by demonstrating role model leadership in support of our plant vision and corporate operating principles.
• Communicates the needs of the business assuring employees understand changing expectations, cost and performance issues, and the development and implementation of new individual and team performance requirements and capabilities to meet those business needs. Monitors performance and makes recommendations regarding the design of work, staffing levels and capabilities required to operate the business.
• Partners with plant Supply Chain to create and execute work schedules, identify material gaps, and coordinate with outside vendors.
• Provides direct supervision and leadership to Supervisors, team leads, and hourly production employees.
• Assigns work, creates work schedules, tracks employee time via Kronos.
• Supports production of products manufactured at the Johnstown Plant including New Product Development (NPD) & product qualifications, capital installations, and quality assurance procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• 2 - 3 Production Supervisors
• 3 - 5 Team Leads with oversight of ~20 - 40 hourly employees

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, business, or related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or production management.
• Experience using Power BI
• Proven leadership experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

What will make you successful?

• Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety standards.
• Proficiency in production planning and scheduling tools
• Ability to interact with employees supervised on a regular basis
• Ability to understand the manufacturing process
• Models personal and organizational leadership to deliver an effective safety process.
• Build and maintain direct report teams using positive employee relations techniques.
• Possesses effective communications skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and timekeeping software (e.g., Kronos).

What will make you stand out?

• Experience with Epicor and SAP

Physical Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for prolonged periods; repetitive motion of hands/wrists/fingers; concentrate and repeat the same physical or mental activities over and over; think analytically and be exact or highly accurate; make decisions such as to identify complex problems, develop options and implement solutions; work in a team; ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards; pay attention to and remember details; communicate effectively including active listening to understand points being made, and asking appropriate questions and not interrupting inappropriately; speak to convey information effectively; write to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience; read to understand work related documents; move between different physical locations within and between buildings; and push, pull, carry and lift in the normal course of travel.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Office Environment - This position operates in a professional office environment and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. No PPE is required.

2. Plant Environment - This position operates in a manufacturing setting and can be subject to extreme cold and hot temperatures; uneven walking surfaces with cords, tools, and other obstacles; intermittent loud noises; and dusty or dirty conditions. Required PPE includes hard hat (when required), safety glasses, earplugs, steel toe/composite boots, and fall protection.

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 majormetropolitan 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 acquisitionand 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!