Global Synthetic Process Technology Manager

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

$109,000.00-$149,900.00 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 Global Synthetic Process Technology Manager is responsible for providing technology solutions for JM’s global synthetic spinning processes and coordinating projects with the Operations and Product Development teams.  The primary focus is on the development, optimization and implementation of improvements in process efficiency, product quality, and the cost of poor quality for global synthetic nonwovens operations. The Process Technology Manager is responsible for directing and conducting projects in optimizing the polymer spinning processes, and final product manufacturing operations, and ensuring that all safety procedures are followed. The areas of operational and technical influence begin with the raw material acceptance and end with putting the product into the final package. The candidate for this role will work within a cross-functional, global team to achieve corporate, divisional, and departmental objectives in a collaborative environment across a broad range of industrial manufacturing facilities. This role requires direct management of 2-4 process engineers. 

Your Day-to-Day:

• Lead and manage the Process Technology team to address project prioritization, technical resources and budget control to meet the EP business goals. Collaboration with the commercial, manufacturing and product technology teams is required for be successful
• Conduct performance appraisals twice a year for direct reports and provide coaching and counseling as required to improve individual performance.
• Optimize the spunbond process via data based approaches to process control, new equipment design, design modifications or SOP s to decrease equipment downtime time, reduced capital investment and improve overall FPY
• Conduct plant trials to evaluate new and optimized settings and related equipment. Trials include EP TP preparation and submission, RACI chart, MOC documentation, budget control, coordination with Plant Ops team, equipment procurement, installation and trial operation and data collection
• Commercialize new control approaches, or process equipment based on the results of these trials
• Prepare final documentation covering assigned projects and issue an internal JM Research or Engineering report
• Work safely in Plant operations and adhere to all Plant safety requirements
• Identify best practices in forming, drying curing and winding technologies and implement across global Plants
• Trouble shoot manufacturing problems associated with spunbond and provide technical support to Plant operations
• Interface with product technology department to ensure that process and product projects complement or enhance product quality
• Support new product development to establish appropriate process settings required to meet the product performance and quality
• Ability to keep abreast of the latest technology trends and have the ability to apply new technologies to JM business problems where appropriate
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, manufacturing or material science engineering with a minimum of 10 yearsexperience in engineering manufacturing management
• Work experience in the Spunbond Spunlace Carding industry is preferred although similar work experience in the synthetic industry or other complex manufacturing industries is satisfactory
• Expert knowledge in field of expertise
• Ability to train, develop and motivate employees to assure operational flexibility and responsiveness, and increase technical knowledge
• Ability to manage department budget and execute manufacturing technology project management and process optimization initiatives ranging from classical process engineering to advanced process controls
• Ability to meet aggressive program deliverables, experience in cross functional teams
• Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in team environment
• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization

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.