Plant Manager Jobs in Ohio

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

$164,000.00-$225,500.00 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.

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.

What You’ll Do

As Plant Manager, you will own the performance and culture of the facility, leading all aspects of operations and owning all functions of a manufacturing facility including Environmental, Health & Safety, Human Resources, Finance, SIOP, Maintenance, Capital and Physical Distribution.

Leadership & Culture

• 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

Operational Excellence

• 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

Business & Financial Leadership

• 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

Compliance & Community

• Ensure full compliance with EHS standards and regulatory requirements
• Represent Johns Manville within the local community and with external agencies

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing operations. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
• Previous Plant Manager experience preferred
• 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 Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with EHS programs, regulatory compliance, and capital project management

Why Johns Manville?

• Make an Impact – Lead a critical manufacturing operation with visible business impact
• People First Culture – We invest in our employees and their growth
• Innovation Driven – Be part of a company focused on continuous improvement and sustainability
• Competitive Rewards – Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Work Environment & Travel

• Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment
• Exposure to typical plant conditions (noise, temperature, equipment, etc.)
• Minimal travel (~10–30 days per year)

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.