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Johns Manville

Health & Safety Manager

Johns Manville, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, 07390

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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

$89,400.00-$122,900.00 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.

We're looking for a proactive and experienced

Health &

Safety Manager

to lead our safety initiatives and ensure a safe, compliant, and healthy work environment. This role is critical to maintaining our commitment to employee well-being and regulatory excellence. You'll oversee all aspects of safety-from OSHA compliance and training to incident investigation and budget management.

Penbryn is part of JM's insulation business = the largest of three businesses at JM. JM first opened the Penbryn plant in 1963 and continued to make significant investments in the facility over the next 40 years. The plant is currently at 200+ employees operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week manufacturing a variety of fiberglass building insulation products on a single HERM line and continue to serve as a distribution hub for JM operations along the East Coast.

Your Day to Day: Lead Safety Programs:

Develop, implement, and continuously improve regulatory and company safety programs (OSHA, NFPA, ANSI). Policy Management:

Create, review, and enforce plant safety policies and procedures. Training Oversight:

Assign, track, and report on all regulatory and safety training across the facility. Workers Compensation:

Manage cases including doctor visits, light duty assignments, reporting, and financial forecasting. Hazard Identification:

Train employees, conduct audits, develop corrective actions, and monitor progress. Budget Control:

Oversee the health & safety budget including PPE, supplies, and first aid resources. Reporting:

Prepare and present weekly/monthly safety performance reports. Incident Response:

Serve as Medical First Responder and lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and case management. Change Management:

Conduct safety reviews for Management of Change (MOC) processes. Other Duties:

Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support safety and compliance. What You Bring to the Team:

Bachelor's degree and

5+ years of safety leadership experience

in a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of

OSHA, ANSI, NFPA standards , and

Workers Compensation laws . Proven experience in

hazard recognition ,

incident investigation , and

case management . Certified in

First Aid, AED, and CPR . Excellent

leadership ,

communication , and

problem-solving

skills. Proficiency in

Microsoft Office Suite

(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to work independently and collaboratively with plant leadership. Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 10 days/year). Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied plant conditions (heat, cold, noise, heights, etc.).

Why Join Us?

We're committed to creating a safe and supportive workplace where every employee can thrive. As a Health & Safety Manager, you'll play a vital role in shaping our safety culture and driving continuous improvement.

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. 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.