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Plant Engineer

Company:
Johns Manville
Location:
Ruston, LA, 71270
Posted:
January 13, 2026
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Description:

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

$117,800.00-$162,000.00 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 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.

Your Day to Day:

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 What You Bring to the Team:

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 understanding of Mechanical Systems

Knowledge of environmental and safety Local State Federal rules regulations

Working knowledge 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.

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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 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.

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.

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