Operations Leader- Insulation Systems

Operations Leader- Insulation Systems
Denver CO WHQ
R26_1931
Full time

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

$203,000.00-$279,100.00 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 purpose of the Operations Leader role is to provide overall strategic leadership for the complex operations of multiple manufacturing plants. The Operations Leader will be responsible for ensuring effective utilization of plant facilities, safety, materials, workforce, and finances in the production of quality products.

Position requires heavy travel but must be based out of a JM Insulation Systems facility or at headquarters in Denver, CO.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Collaboratively and strategically assist in developing and implementing division and plant objectives and goals, especially around safety, net productivity, and throughput
• Drive safety processes to reduce risk and engage employees, minimizing injuries at the sites
• Drive continuous improvement expectations and the utilization of OPEX and lean tools across the sites
• Create policy and implement procedures for plant operations
• Lead, manage and develop managers and employees to assure the necessary capabilities and culture are in place to maintain effective operations including establishing direction, gaining commitment, delegating and building organizational capabilities and bench strength
• Play a key role in the fostering and administration of employee relations programs
• Support and model a positive labor relations environment
• Ensure that information regarding division and corporate objectives and programs are communicated to and deployed by plant managers
• Collaboratively and cross-functionally manage activities of specialty groups for the improvement of quality, cost efficiency and positive customer relations
• Communicate and translate complex information and expectations, such as plant feedback to division and corporate groups
• Develop and administer all corporate programs such as cost reduction, capital expenditure, AC&R, energy conservation, industrial hygiene and safety for plant operations
• Lead plants to identify capital upgrades to enhance and improve processes.
• Ensure effective utilization of equipment and plant facilities for manufacturing of products in order to meet specifications and time schedules
• Build and develop work environments that ensures the safety and health of employees and community
• Manages 3-5 sites (~1500 hourly/salary employees), sets direction and deploys resources. Responsible for performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring, and terminating.
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in technical field (or business) with a minimum of 10 years of experience in increasing levels of responsibility in a manufacturing environment and 5 years’ experience of plant manager experience
• Extensive demonstrated knowledge of glass plant operations and production processes
• Strong understanding of plant product lines and division product lines
• Deep process understanding of fiberglass / glass process to benchmark and drive performance by implementing best practices and consistency across sites
• Knowledge base capable of identifying process breakdowns and lead improvements to drive efficiency and effectiveness
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate and facilitate effectively to meet business objectives
• Proven collaborative, influencing and management skills, with proven team building skills
• Results oriented, metrics driven leader with proven business acumen skills
• Strong analytical skills and ability to drive data decision making
• Proven knowledge and success with a continuous improvement process discipline such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Keppner-Tregoe, etc.
• Working knowledge of labor and/or employee relations
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proficient in SAP or similar ERP system
• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Heavy travel required (95 - 120 days per year)
• Primary work environment is typical of an office setting. When overseeing manufacturing operations, 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.

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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.

About Us

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story.

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.

Compensation details: 203000-279100 Yearly Salary

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