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
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.
Are you looking for a rewarding position with an employer of choice? Do you have a background in engineering management? Do you have proven leadership skills and enjoy working in team environments? Johns Manville is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Plant Engineer at the Penbryn, NJ plant.
The plant is ideally situated in South Jersey, close to Philadelphia, and offers full-time employment with competitive pay and benefits. This position reports to the Plant Manager.
Your Day to Day:
- Complete safety requirements as assigned
- Hold direct reports accountable for completing assignments
- Manage the Asset Care & Reliability (AC&R) Program for continual improvements to maintenance
- Manages plant-driven capital projects:
- Prepare, organize, document, and archive project documentation. Communicate risks to project timeline and budget as needed.
- Coordinate, review, provide oversight, and ensure safety compliance of suppliers and contractor activities for all aspects of the project on and off site
- Ensure compliance to technical specifications and contracts for equipment and services for all aspects of projects
- Coordinate, review, provide oversight and manage external engineering resources and consultants as needed
- Provide direct field or on-site leadership of internal project resources and external contractor and sub-contractor personnel and resources as required to achieve project goals and deliverables
- Develop and manage long-term Capex programs
- Oversee the purchasing of MRO materials
- Support, develop and drive productivity improvements
- Manage and control plant energy program
- Manage, control and report spend for plant maintenance budget
- Oversee and coordinate Information Technology activities, acting as a liaison with the corporate IT department.
- Manages a staff of salary employees; sets direction and deploys resources.
- Responsible for performance evaluations, performance coaching, hiring, on-boarding, training and terminating.
- This position is on-call and is contacted frequently during upset conditions
- Appropriately administer and apply plant and corporate policies
- May be required to perform other related duties as assigned
What You Bring to the Team:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a minimum of 5 years' maintenance/plant/project engineering experience and 5 years of work experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing/industrial environment
- Working knowledge/understanding of ERP Systems
- Thorough knowledge of environmental and safety Local/State/Federal rules/regulations
- Strong leadership skills
- Manages a staff of 3 salary/40 hourly union employees, sets direction and deploys resources. Responsible for performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring, and terminating.
- 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
- Minimal travel required (0 -- 10 days per year)
- May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to an including 50 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.
Additional Consideration for the following:
- Working knowledge/understanding of SAP Plant Maintenance Module, SAP Project Systems Module, and SAP Procure to Pay Module Preferred
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.
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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of maintenance, plant, or project engineering experience
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Working knowledge of ERP systems
- Knowledge of environmental and safety local, state, and federal regulations
- Strong leadership skills
- Experience managing salaried and hourly union employees
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Problem-solving abilities
- Analytical and quality improvement ability
- Ability to understand business principles
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to interface with all organizational levels internally and externally
- Minimal travel availability
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
- Physical ability to perform essential job functions in a manufacturing facility environment
- Working knowledge of SAP Plant Maintenance Module
- Working knowledge of SAP Project Systems Module
- Working knowledge of SAP Procure to Pay Module
Johns Manville Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johns Manville and has not been reviewed or approved by Johns Manville.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for local markets and is often viewed as a relative strength compared with other aspects of the experience. Earnings potential in certain hourly and skilled roles is supported by overtime opportunities.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is broad, including medical, dental, vision, low‑cost telemedicine, EAP, and wellness resources. Insurance quality stands out within the overall package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is emphasized, and some hourly groups participate in a defined‑benefit pension, strengthening long‑term financial support. Together, these elements enhance the long‑term value of the package.
Johns Manville Insights
What We Do
At Johns Manville, we build on decades of experience to manufacture commercial roofing, premium-quality insulation and a variety of engineered products for our customers. We are proud to be part of Berkshire Hathaway, one of the most respected companies in the world. Our values of People, Passion, Perform and Protect drive the way we work as we strive to deliver positive and powerful JM Experiences to our employees and to our customers. Our company is based in Denver, CO, where you will also find our global research and development facilities. With over 8,000 employees and 44 manufacturing and sales locations across North America and Europe, we serve customers in over 80 countries. Our employees are united across business functions and work globally with other JM employees. We encourage you to explore what JM has to offer employees. It’s not just a job when you join JM; you join a JM family with unquestionable integrity and stability. We are PEOPLE champions! Our PASSION is in going the extra mile! We PERFORM at a superior level! And we PROTECT today to ensure tomorrow. Check out our current positions today, connect with a JM recruiter, follow us on LinkedIn, (@JohnsManville on Twitter and Facebook) and learn why we love working at JM!








