Furnace Superintendent
JM ASSOCIATES · Tennessee
📍 Etowah TN💰 $114,700via workdayFirst listed here 2026-09-04
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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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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.
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
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