Furnace Superintendent

Johns Manville; Alabama; On-site; USD 115,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Sick and parental leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Johns Manville in Etowah, TN, seeks a Furnace Superintendent to oversee two furnace production lines in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

You will lead a unionized workforce of about 150, drive safety, quality, continuous improvement, and partner with plant leadership to hit targets.

A bachelor’s degree in management or engineering and at least five years of operations leadership are required; SAP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory leadership for a 150-person operation.
• Strong manufacturing operations knowledge across production, quality, and materials.
• Excellent planning, scheduling, and productivity improvement skills.
• Experience driving safety programs, OSHA initiatives, and compliance.
• Lean/continuous improvement mindset with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Budgeting, labor management, and material controls familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee two furnace production lines in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Lead a unionized workforce, including training, performance management, and labor relations.
• Drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement across operations.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Operational Excellence

Problem Solving

Safety & Compliance

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Technical & Business Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in management/engineering

Tools

SAP/ERP systems

Job description

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

$114,700.00-$157,700.00 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.

The Furnace Superintendent is responsible for overseeing two furnace production lines, including manufacturing operations, finished product quality, and raw material management within a 24/7 manufacturing environment in Etowah, TN. This role provides leadership for a unionized workforce, with responsibility for employee training, development, performance management, and labor relations while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The Superintendent is responsible for communicating and reinforcing objectives and facility goals related to safety, productivity, and product quality, as well as effectively troubleshooting operational and personnel issues, implementing corrective actions, and driving sustainable process improvements.

Furnace Superintendent, the most important attributes for success in the role are:

Leadership & People Management

• Proven supervisory and leadership experience managing a workforce of approximately 150 employees.
• Ability to train, develop, and motivate employees
• Experience managing hourly workforces
• Capability to conduct performance reviews, hiring, and disciplinary actions
• Ability to step into the Plant Manager role when needed

Operational Excellence

• Deep manufacturing operations knowledge
• Ability to manage production, quality, and raw materials simultaneously
• Focus on productivity, cost control, and asset utilization
• Strong planning and scheduling capabilities
• Results-oriented execution of production goals

Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Proven ability to diagnose and solve process issues
• Effective troubleshooting skills
• Ability to develop and implement corrective actions
• Strong analytical thinking using operational metrics and indicators

Safety & Compliance Focus

• Strong commitment to safety leadership
• Ability to drive OSHA and incident reduction initiatives
• Understanding of environmental, regulatory, legal, and financial compliance requirements
• Creates accountability for safe work practices

Continuous Improvement

• Demonstrated ability to lead change
• Comfortable working in a 24/7, 365-day operational environment
• Lean/continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to improve productivity, quality, and cost performance
• Data-driven approach to performance management

Communication & Collaboration

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams
• Ability to influence and align teams around corporate and plant goals

Technical & Business Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in management, engineering or relevant field with a minimum of 5 years operational leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of SAP or ERP systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Understanding of budgeting, labor management, and material controls
• Union experience is preferred

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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.

Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process.Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.

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.