Plant Cost Analyst

Location: Whistleville

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 $80,000.00-$ 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.

Due to continued growth at our Winder, GA manufacturing facility, we are adding a Plant Cost Analyst to our team. The Winder plant is a 24/7 fiberglass insulation manufacturing operation, and this role will serve as a key business partner to plant leadership by providing financial analysis, cost visibility, and insights that drive operational performance.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and motivated to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, the ability to translate financial data into actionable recommendations, and a desire to collaborate with operations leaders to improve productivity, reduce costs, and support strategic decision-making.

What You'll Accomplish Partnering with plant leadership to identify, track, and deliver cost reduction and productivity improvement opportunities.

Providing accurate and actionable financial insights that enable informed operational and capital investment decisions.

Driving accountability for financial performance through meaningful reporting, analysis, and forecasting.

Supporting the development and execution of the plant's annual operating plan, monthly forecasts, and long-term financial objectives.

Analyzing manufacturing costs, production trends, material usage, labor efficiencies, and operating performance to uncover areas for improvement.

Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of product costing through maintenance of bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and standard costs.

Leading month-end and year-end close activities and effectively communicating results, performance drivers, risks, and opportunities to plant and division leadership.

Evaluating capital projects and investments to ensure alignment with business objectives and expected financial returns.

Developing financial models and ad hoc analyses that help leadership anticipate future performance and make strategic decisions.

Streamlining and enhancing financial processes, reporting tools, and controls to improve efficiency and decision-making.

Maintaining strong financial controls, supporting SOX compliance, and ensuring adherence to corporate accounting policies.

What Success Looks Like Become a trusted financial advisor to the operations and leadership team.

Improve visibility into key manufacturing cost drivers and operational performance metrics.

Deliver meaningful cost savings and productivity insights that positively impact plant results.

Strengthen forecasting accuracy and improve financial planning processes.

Ensure financial reporting, inventory valuation, and standard costing processes remain accurate and reliable.

Help foster a culture of financial…