Division Project Engineering Manager- Roofing Systems

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

$138,100.00-$189,900.00 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. 

The Division Project Engineering Manager will lead engineering efforts to ensure projects meet business and financial goals through effective planning, coordination, and service. This role involves providing engineering leadership and oversight for the Roofing System business unit, manufacturing plants, engineering group, and technical resources.

Anticipated deadline to apply: 12/01/2024.  This deadline is Johns Manville’s good faith estimate of when the application will close.  Johns Manville may extend the deadline and will update this posting promptly if it is extended.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Engineering Leadership: Oversee engineering activities for the Roofing System business unit and manufacturing plants.
• Capital Program Management: Lead division capital programs, including multi-year asset planning and annual operating plans.
• Council Participation: Actively participate in the Global Investment Council and Engineering Council, coordinating with corporate resources.
• Project Leadership: Manage key divisional projects from justification to execution, ensuring they meet objectives and deliver expected benefits.
• Operational Support: Assist in increasing production capacity, improving product quality, reducing costs, and enhancing operations and HSE results.
• Team Development: Lead, mentor, and hire divisional project engineers, and provide leadership to process and plant engineers.
• Safety and Compliance: Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure processes and equipment meet safety and environmental standards.
• Technical Support: Provide resources for troubleshooting, optimizing plant operations, and resolving efficiency or quality issues.
• Training and Documentation: Offer technology operations training and update operating guidelines, SOPs, and manufacturing specifications.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement and benchmarking in all aspects of engineering, including project management and asset performance.
• Resource Management: Manage engineering department staffing, resources, and budget to meet safety, productivity, and financial goals.
• Industry Trends: Stay updated on new processes, equipment, and industry best practices, and assist with the identification and execution of new technologies.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field). A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering leadership, which should include mentoring and managing other engineering professionals and managing capital projects of at least $5M with varying complexity and size through the entire project lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Ability to travel extensively as required; on average between 4-6 overnight stays per month.

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.

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.