Plant Engineer

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 and are committed to delivering positive experiences for employees and customers alike.

$–$ Annual. This base salary range is the expected starting pay upon hire and may vary based on relevant experience, skills and education. The position is also 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 Capex budgeting, monthly reporting of Capex spend, review of maintenance and facility spend, equipment improvements, reliability, productivity improvements, staffing of the maintenance department, and energy management.

• Coordinate and lead the Maintenance department
• Prioritize maintenance activities on a daily, weekly, and 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 and track plant equipment reliability programs
• Support, develop and drive productivity improvements
• May implement and drive maintenance skills programs
• 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 to achieve business goals
• Plan and oversee semi‑annual shutdowns
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 6 years of manufacturing project engineering experience and 2 years in a leadership role
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical systems
• Knowledge of environmental and safety local, state and federal rules and regulations
• Working knowledge of ERP systems; SAP experience is a plus
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proven problem‑solving abilities
• Proven analytical and quality‑improvement skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• 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 salaried employee, sets direction, deploys resources, participates in performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring and termination decisions
• May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to 25 pounds
• Minimal travel required (approximately 2 weeks per year)
• Work environment typical of a manufacturing facility; may be exposed to cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust, mist, gas fumes, extensive walking or climbing
• 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 encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of these requirements. We are interested in learning how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Johns Manville offers a wide range of benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, a wellness program, critical illness insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation, paid sick and parental leave, basic life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, business travel accident coverage, supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, tax‑saving…