Senior Operator at Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway – Plattsburgh, New York

Senior Operator
Plattsburgh NY
R26_0645
Full time
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.
• Use of hands (repetitive motion, grabbing, feeling, sensing, pulling)
• The ability to work safely in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful work environment
• The ability to safely and effectively work in an often-dusty work environment that experiences a broad range of temperatures (very hot to very cold).
• The ability to withstand the rigors of working a 12(or 8)-hour rotating shift schedule.
• The ability to bend, stoop or kneel repetitively.
• The ability to reach or work above the shoulder.

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.

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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