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

$142,800.00-$214,200.00 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.

Primary Purpose:

To provide comprehensive technical leadership in manufacturing systems, overseeing architectural design, data integration, and implementing AI-driven analytics to enhance operational efficiency and support business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of manufacturing software solutions, ensuring seamless integration between plant control systems, SAP applications, and cloud-based services.
• Oversee and manage code development efforts, setting technical standards and guiding both internal and external teams on software modifications.
• Translate complex business requirements into robust, integrated solutions across Azure, SAP, and Microsoft Fabric platforms.
• Develop and design custom applications and data pipelines that support data flow from production systems to cloud environments and enable analytics and AI/ML applications.
• Implement data integration and data quality standards, leveraging Fabric architecture to streamline data processing and analytics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate ML/AI algorithms into the manufacturing ecosystem, supporting predictive maintenance, quality optimization, and operational insights.
• Architect secure and scalable solutions on Azure, ensuring data integrity and reliable data transmission across systems.
• Define and implement governance frameworks for architecture standards, data handling, and application performance.
• Lead root cause analysis for production issues, coordinating with development teams to implement improvements and optimize performance.
• Mentor team members, fostering skills in advanced architecture, data engineering, and AI.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for automation, data-driven insights, and advanced analytics within the manufacturing processes.
• Engage in project management, guiding technical improvements and collaborating with IT leadership on roadmap development and technology strategy.
• Develop and maintain documentation, technical specifications, and guidelines that support sustainable growth and compliance across applications and systems.

Requirements (Education, Skills, and Abilities)

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• 10+ years in application development, with significant experience in SAP manufacturing systems and technical leadership.
• Proven expertise in SAP MII, .NET, Azure, and Microsoft Fabric, along with a background in data architecture, integration, and analytics.
• Demonstrated experience in applying AI/ML algorithms within manufacturing systems, enhancing predictive capabilities and process optimizations.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in SAP MII, .NET, SQL, Azure cloud services, Microsoft Fabric, and data architecture.
• Knowledge of integration protocols such as REST, SOAP, and experience with ML/AI libraries and platforms.
• Familiarity with programming languages like C++, C#, JavaScript, and tools for managing data processing (HTML5, JQuery, XML).

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills for translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights.
• Effective project management and collaboration abilities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Additional Information

• Travel: Occasional travel may be required (up to 15 days per year).
• Work Environment: Primarily office-based, with visits to manufacturing sites as necessary.

Preferred Certifications:

• Azure Fundamentals or higher-level Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure AI Engineer).

This description emphasizes an integrated role, where the Manufacturing Architect is positioned to lead and advance JM’s manufacturing systems through data-driven, cloud-integrated, and AI-enhanced strategies.

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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.