Johns Manville reviews

3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(424 total reviews)
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Bob Wamboldt

67% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Johns Manville has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 424 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Johns Manville employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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424 reviews
3.0
Jun 9, 2015

Great History, wants to be a leader but...

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Pros

JM has a great history, stretching more than 150 years. Established well in their industries. Quick climb from entry level to mid level. If you have ability, will definitely be used. Part of Berkshire Hathaway.

Cons

Tends to be fast followers in industry, very risk adverse, very flat starting at lower management level. Mid-management tends to have to bear all the risk, but not given the tools to really impact outcome. Out of touch with cost of living in Denver (impacted by transplants from CA). Tends to remember mistakes long term, regardless of addressing them/fixing them/growing from them. Inflexible about hours/work life balance. Had ten different managers/bosses in six and half years. Bad experience with double talk/not the whole truth.

4.0
Feb 23, 2015

Territory Sales

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Pros

This company has great products, very strong brand recognition, and is owned by Berkshire Hathaway. Many employees have been with the company over 25 years, and in many cases they are 2nd, 3rd generation of their family to have worked for JM.

Cons

"Elite class" leadership creates an "us and them" atmosphere within the organization. Many jobs are offered and filled through personal relationships rather than through selection of the most qualified.

4.0
Jan 22, 2015
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Pros

Very stable company. They treat you well, provide great training, pay is fair, offices downtown are beautiful, and coworkers are great.

Cons

I didn't care for the vacation policy and the zero work from home opportunities... this is 2015, get with it! Also, there is very little recognition. Sometime people need more than 3.0 to stay motivated.

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