Technical Superintendent

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

$126,500.00-$173,900.00 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 purpose of the Technical Superintendent’s role is to lead and support the process engineering functions of the plant and support the maintenance functions to ensure efficient and cost-effective production operations of the facility. The Technical Superintendent will be responsible for identifying opportunities for improvements in efficiency, quality, environmental stewardship, safety practices, and reduction in manufacturing costs and to execute projects to take advantage of those opportunities.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Lead a team of process and technical professionals, act as the technical expert in the areas of maintenance, engineering, process improvement and process control. Ensure business priorities and objectives are met
• Advise and influence plant management on modifications to systems, procedures and equipment that will improve process control, product characteristics and overall process efficiency without sacrificing product quality
• Ensure statistical data systems are in place to trend and alert for deviations of all critical control variables
• Lead the process and maintenance teams in identifying critical control variables
• Establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operations and/or processes
• Lead troubleshooting and RCCA efforts for systemic issues
• Develop training for troubleshooting of electrical control systems
• Align plant improvement plans with divisional plans to ensure like technologies
• Train Maintenance and Production technical resources as needed
• Support execution of capital projects, Furnace rebuilds, etc.
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations for improvement in efficiency, costs, environmental stewardship and safety
• Participate in meetings/calls to share technical and process improvement information between plants/facilities
• Work with Innovation and Commercialization team and Process Technology organization for all new product development initiatives including design or experimental projects.
• Mentor Engineers and Technical staff
• Be familiar with new processes, process equipment, process control equipment and inspection and test methods
• Establish, manage, and update training programs associated with process control and process operations
• Train operations/maintenance personnel on Statistical Process Control (SPC) using control charts and examples of processes
• Ensure that all safety procedures are followed
• Support and assist in development of Maintenance apprenticeship program
• Advise and influence plant management/engineering staff on control systems maintenance (e.g., upgrades, documentation of changes, etc.)
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical, ceramic) with a minimum of 8 years of experience in a continuous production environment and 5 years managing diverse employees in technical backgrounds
• Bachelor's degree in engineering in Electrical Engineering with solid knowledge of Allen Bradley and Honeywell systems strongly preferred
• Strong project management skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong critical process thinking skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Proven ability to identify and lead process and cost improvement initiatives
• Keppner-Tregoe or equal, etc.
• Proven knowledge and success with a continuous improvement process discipline such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing,
• Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems preferred
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proven analytical and quality improvement ability
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

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. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

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.