Plant Manager

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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 serve a wide variety of industries, including building products, aerospace, automotive, transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing, and wind energy. As part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, we operate in more than 80 countries and are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences for employees and customers alike.

$ – $ Annual (base salary). The position is also eligible for an incentive bonus.

The Plant Manager provides overall management and leadership for a manufacturing facility, overseeing Environmental, Health & Safety, Human Resources, Finance, SIOP, Maintenance, Capital, and Physical Distribution functions.

• Create policy and implement procedures for plant operations.
• Drive continuous productivity improvement in manufacturing operations.
• Lead, manage and develop managers and employees to ensure the necessary capabilities and culture are in place for effective operations.
• Evaluate financial performance and take appropriate actions.
• Develop and coach staff committed to the JM value structure and business goals.
• Create a work environment that ensures safety and health of employees and community.
• Coordinate activities of the facility and resources to meet business needs.
• Continuously improve competitiveness of operations through people, business processes, and technologies.
• Implement recommendations, drive change initiatives, and recognize customer commitment for continued quality improvement.
• Manage plant goals in conjunction with senior management.
• Improve efficiency and capacity through capital expenditures.
• Design, implement, and manage measurement tracking and reporting systems for the plant.
• Drive JM’s emphasis on safety and environmental practices to exceed company commitments and compliance requirements.
• Represent JM to external community and agencies.
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience in increasing levels of responsibility in a manufacturing environment and 3 years of plant manager experience (equivalent combinations considered).
• Direct experience with production, engineering, warehouse, maintenance, and quality functions in a plant environment.
• Proven collaborative and participative management skills.
• Experience leading and motivating teams of 300+ salaried and hourly employees.
• Proven financial skills and business acumen.
• Experience with continuous improvement processes such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and related disciplines.
• Experience with environmental permitting, regulatory agencies, and plant safety programs.
• Experience managing capital programs and union workforce.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to prioritize and set direction.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
• Experience managing a staff of 300 hourly/26 salary employees, including performance evaluation, pay reviews, hiring, and termination.
• Moderate travel required (11–29 days per year).
• Primary work environment is typical of an office setting; at the manufacturing facility, exposure to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, and other manufacturing hazards is expected.
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds.

Johns Manville provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans, dental, vision, wellness, critical illness insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave. Additional benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, tax‑saving accounts, and tuition reimbursement.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employees are treated with dignity and respect, and we foster an environment where everyone can thrive.

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 an Equal Opportunity /affirmative action employer. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.