Plant Manager

Plant Manager

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.

Johns Manville’s Etowah, TN facility is seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to lead a 24/7 unionized operation with 300+ production employees and around 40 salaried staff as well as manage two offsite warehouses. This is a critical leadership role focused on turnaround performance, employee engagement, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is not only technically strong but also a transformational leader who can build trust, create an engaging culture, and develop future leaders. You will lead from the front, communicate objectives clearly across all levels, and foster collaboration to achieve aggressive goals.

• Safety First: Establish a culture of safety and health for employees and the community.
• Engagement & Culture: Drive employee engagement through transparent communication, recognition programs, and leadership development.
• Operational Excellence: Implement policies and procedures that improve productivity, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Leadership Development: Coach and mentor managers to build organizational capability and succession readiness.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies to improve processes and competitiveness.
• Financial Stewardship: Evaluate plant financial performance and take decisive actions to meet targets.
• Change Leadership: Lead change initiatives that align with JM values and business goals.
• Capital & Capacity: Improve efficiency and capacity through strategic capital investments.
• Community Representation: Serve as the face of JM to external agencies and the local community.

• Proven Leadership in Engagement: Demonstrated success in creating a positive, inclusive work environment that drives morale and retention.
• Union
  
  Experience:
  
  Ability to build collaborative relationships in a unionized setting.
• Change Management Expertise: Skilled in leading cultural and operational transformations.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional ability to articulate vision and objectives to all levels of the organization.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Safety & Compliance: Strong track record in EHS leadership and regulatory compliance.
• Financial Acumen: Ability to manage budgets, analyze performance, and deliver cost improvements.
• Technical Competence: Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, maintenance, and engineering.
• Team Development: Passion for coaching and developing leaders to build bench strength.

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years in manufacturing leadership, including 3+ years as a Plant Manager.
• Experience managing large teams in a continuous operation setting.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a focus on engagement and collaboration.
• Ability to prioritize, set direction, and execute under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Moderate travel (11–29 days/year).

This is an opportunity to transform a plant culture, drive measurable improvements, and leave a lasting impact on a flagship operation. If you thrive in challenging…