Plant Manager

Johns Manville•Milan, OH

8d•$164,000 - $225,500•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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. At Johns Manville, we are committed to delivering high-performance materials and building a stronger, more sustainable future. We’re looking for a dynamic Plant Manager to lead our Milan, Ohio Roofing facility—someone who thrives on developing people, driving operational excellence, and creating a culture rooted in safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
8+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing operations. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
Proven ability to lead teams, including direct leadership of managers and large employee populations
Strong background across plant functions: production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and warehousing
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills—you connect, influence, and inspire at every level
Demonstrated ability to set direction, prioritize, and execute in a fast-paced environment
Strong financial and business acumen
Experience in maintaining a non-union workforce
Experience with EHS programs, regulatory compliance, and capital project management

Nice To Haves

Previous Plant Manager experience preferred
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies

Responsibilities

Provide clear direction, purpose, and vision to a leadership team of 10 direct reports, and approximately 120 indirect reports
Foster a culture of open communication and engagement
Champion JM’s values, with a strong focus on safety and environmental stewardship
Implement recommendations, drive change initiatives, recognize customer commitment and drive activity for continued quality improvement
Ensure alignment of plant goals with business objectives and SIOP plans
Optimize productivity, efficiency, quality, and delivery performance
Own plant financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Lead capital investment planning to expand capacity and capabilities
Coordinate resources and operations to meet both short and long-term goals
Ensure full compliance with EHS standards and regulatory requirements
Represent Johns Manville within the local community and with external agencies