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 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

$104,600.00-$143,800.00 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.

We are seeking a skilled and strategic Plant Engineer to lead maintenance and engineering operations at our manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for managing capital and maintenance budgets, driving equipment reliability and productivity improvements, and overseeing the Maintenance department. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and compliance.

Your Day to Day:

Maintenance & Reliability

• Lead the Asset Care Reliability Program to drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices.
• Manage and staff the Maintenance Department, ensuring optimal performance and resource allocation.
• Oversee the procurement and inventory of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) materials.

Capital Projects & Budgeting

• Develop and manage the facility’s Capex program, including long-term planning, budgeting, and monthly reporting.
• Lead capital project execution from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Productivity & Process Improvement

• Support and implement productivity initiatives across the plant to enhance operational efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve complex engineering and operational challenges.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Manage plant energy programs to optimize usage and reduce costs.

Strategic Planning & Leadership

• Collaborate with the Plant Leadership Team to align engineering initiatives with business objectives.
• Participate in strategic planning and present STRAP (Strategic Planning) initiatives to senior leadership.
• May oversee and coordinate Information Technology activities within the facility.

Reporting & Communication

• Monitor, control, and report on maintenance and facility spend.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, internally and externally.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with a minimum of 5 years manufacturing/project engineering experience and 2 years of work experience in a leadership role
• Working knowledge/understanding of SAP Plant Maintenance Module, SAP Project Systems Module, and SAP Procure to Pay Module
• Thorough knowledge of environmental and safety Local/State/Federal rules/regulations
• 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 understand business principles
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Manages a staff of 6-8 hourly employees, sets direction, and deploys resources. Responsible for performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring and terminating.
• Minimal travel required (15% - 20%)
• May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to an including 25 pounds.
• 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.

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. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

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.