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Plant Manager - Glass Manufacturing Complex
Job in
Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, 43512, USA
Listed on 2026-10-22
Listing for:
iLocatum Recruiting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-22
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Operations Management, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Defiance, OHJob Type: Full-time Travel:
Periodic, about 11 to 29 days per year
Pay: $220,000 to $240,000 per year
Lead one of a global manufacturer's largest and most visible operations, driving major capital investments that will shape the future of a multi-site manufacturing complex.
Must-Haves Bachelor's degree (engineering or technical degree preferred)12+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership, including 5+ years as a Plant Manager or equivalent senior site leader
Union environment experience leading hourly and salaried work forces
Background in glass, ceramics, or metals manufacturing
Proven record improving safety, productivity, quality, cost, and engagementP&L and capital program management experience
Deep knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kepner-Tregoe, or similar disciplines
Experience with environmental permitting, regulatory agencies, and safety leadership
Authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship
What You'll DoLead two manufacturing facilities, an offsite warehouse, and a customer service building
Oversee a unionized workforce of 600+ hourly and 60+ salaried employees
Drive year-over-year improvement in safety and environmental performance
Raise throughput, yield, uptime, and quality through lean manufacturing
Lead major capital projects, including furnace rebuilds, automation, and capacity expansion
Deliver operating results against budget, including cost, working capital, and inventory
Build an engaged, accountable culture and develop leadership succession pipelines
Maintain productive labor relations while driving performance
Represent the complex with community stakeholders, regulators, customers, and senior leadership
Nice-to-Haves Furnace rebuild or high-temperature process experience
Multi-site plant leadership
Experience leading multiple unions
Compensation and Benefits $220,000 to $240,000 per year
High-visibility, career-accelerating role with senior leadership exposure
About the Company Our client is a well-respected global building and specialty materials manufacturer, and this complex supplies multiple plants and external customers across its network.
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