James Hardie Industries Plc. · NYSE:JHX

James Hardie Industries — Investor Presentation (September 2015)

13 slides from James Hardie Industries's investor presentation, Sep 10, 2015

  1. Slide 1: Manufacturing Efficiencies September 2015

    MANUFACTURING EFFICIENCES September 2015 Exhibit 99.8

  2. Slide 2: Disclaimer: Forward-Looking Statements

    PAGE DISCLAIMER FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This Investor Presentation contains forward-looking statements. James Hardie Industries plc (the “company”) may from time to time make forward-looking statements in its periodic reports filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission, on F

  3. Slide 3: Disclaimer (continued)

    PAGE DISCLAIMER (continued) Words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “expect,” “intend,” “target,” “estimate,” “project,” “predict,” “forecast,” “guideline,” “aim,” “will,” “should,” “likely,” “continue,” “may,” “objective,” “outlook” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-lo

  4. Slide 4: Manufacturing Strategy

    PAGE MANUFACTURING STRATEGY 4 Provides a safe environment and good workplace for all employees, and complies with environmental regulations Enables JH’s Product Leadership Ensures capacity is available during periods of peak demand Allows delivered unit cash costs to remain relatively flat during pe

  5. Slide 5: How We Operate

    PAGE HOW WE OPERATE Safety People Quality Service Process Optimization Cost 5 Systematic gate approach

  6. Slide 6: Manufacturing Optimization

    PAGE MANUFACTURING OPTIMIZATION 6 Pre-Autoclave Post-Autoclave Eliminating stops and unplanned downtime Planned stops / planned work Correcting issues faster Understanding process control Not to restrict sheet machines at design Reliable machines Re-design of work Elimination of non-value-added work

  7. Slide 7: James Hardie's Management System

    JAMES HARDIE’S MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

  8. Slide 8: Metrics

    PAGE METRICS 8 A performance band established for all “gates” in the plant Basic division of day-to-day responsibilities: – General Foremen: Explains any variations outside the band and formulating a plan of attack to prevent recurrence – Managers: Formulate the strategy to shift or shrink the band

  9. Slide 9: Reviewing the Metrics

    PAGE REVIEWING THE METRICS 9 Management review across all departments: Daily Metrics review Any “out of the band” issues without a clear plan are reviewed later in the day Weekly Employee engagement review Cost review Band improvement review

  10. Slide 10: Safety & Zero Harm

    PAGE SAFETY 2 & 20 Zero Harm 10 Safety People Quality Service Process Optimization Cost Recordable Injuries First Aid Injuries Near Hits Influencers of At-Risk Behaviors “Brother’s Keeper” Culture Behavioral focus Focus on leading indicators

  11. Slide 11: People

    PAGE PEOPLE 11 People Operator proficiency in current role Operator flexibility to manage seasonal demand Driving down accountability and decision making Developing capabilities internally and partnering with local schools Safety Quality Service Process Optimization Cost

  12. Slide 12: US Plant Performance Drivers

    PAGE US PLANT PERFORMANCE DRIVERS 12 Quality Service Process Optimization Safety People Cost

  13. Slide 13: Questions

    PAGE QUESTIONS 13

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