Furnace Superintendent

Furnace Superintendent

Etowah TN

Full time

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.

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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:

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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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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…