Denver-Based Operations Leader - Lean Manufacturing & Safety

Johns Manville Corp.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 203,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Johns Manville Corp. is seeking an Operations Leader to drive strategic leadership across multiple insulation plants in North America. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and cost optimization while building leadership depth and cross-functional collaboration.

Based in Denver, CO, the position requires extensive travel and a strong background in fiberglass/glass production processes, lean methods, and ERP systems. A Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in manufacturing are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• 10+ years in manufacturing with increasing responsibility.
• 5+ years of plant/operations leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of fiberglass/glass production processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for multiple plants and facilities.
• Drive safety processes to minimize injuries and incidents.
• Lead continuous improvement using lean and OPEX tools.
• Develop managers and teams to build organizational capability.
• Collaborate across divisions and corporate on capital projects and cost reduction.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Safety management

Lean manufacturing

Team development

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

SAP or similar ERP

Job description

Johns Manville Corp. is seeking an Operations Leader to drive strategic leadership across multiple insulation plants in North America. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and cost optimization while building leadership depth and cross-functional collaboration.

Based in Denver, CO, the position requires extensive travel and a strong background in fiberglass/glass production processes, lean methods, and ERP systems. A Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in manufacturing are expected.