Plant Engineer

Plant Engineer

Ruston, LA |  | 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.

$ – $ 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 Plant Engineer role is to oversee, manage and maintain the maintenance and engineering functions for a single manufacturing facility. The Plant Engineer is responsible for all aspects of capital and maintenance budgets for the facility including but not limited to the following:
Capex budgeting and management; development of long‑term Capex budgeting; monthly reporting for Capex spend; monthly review of maintenance and facility spend; equipment improvements; equipment reliability; supporting and driving productivity improvements; managing and staffing of the maintenance department and energy management.

• Coordinate and lead the Maintenance department
• Prioritize maintenance activities on daily, weekly, monthly basis
• Develop and manage Capex Programs and report monthly on Capex spend
• Manage and control the Plant maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
• Maintain Capital Assets
• Track plant equipment reliability programs
• Support, develop and drive productivity improvements
• May implement and drive maintenance skills program
• Manage and control plant energy programs
• Ensure environmental and safety compliance for the facility
• Diagnose and solve complex problems
• Work and partner with Plant Leadership team to achieve business goals
• Plan and oversee semi‑annual shut downs
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with a minimum of 6 years manufacturing project engineering experience and 2 years experience in a leadership role
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Mechanical Systems
• Knowledge of environmental and safety Local State Federal rules and regulations
• Working knowledge and understanding of ERP systems; SAP experience a plus
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proven problem solving abilities
• Proven analytical and quality improvement ability
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to interface with all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Ability to understand business principles
• Lean and Six Sigma experience strongly preferred
• Leads a staff of 15 skilled hourly and 1 salary employees, sets direction and deploys resources, participates in performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring and terminating
• May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 25 pounds
• Minimal travel required 2 weeks per year
• Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility; may be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust mist gas fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.
• 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.

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan,…