Plant Manager-Glass Manufacturing Job Monroeville area,Pennsylvania USA,Manufacturing / Production

Plant Manager

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a growing manufacturing operation within a fast-paced industrial production environment? This Plant Manager role focuses on overseeing plant operations, production performance, maintenance coordination, quality control, shipping, receiving, employee development, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure operational efficiency, safety, and on-time delivery performance. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on leadership, manufacturing operations management, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration within industrial manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities:

Direct and manage day-to-day plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, shipping, and receiving
Oversee manufacturing floor activities while maintaining efficient workflow, production output, and operational safety
Monitor production schedules, inventory levels, and delivery commitments to ensure customer requirements are met
Coordinate closely with production, maintenance, quality, and shipping teams to support operational efficiency
Lead hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management initiatives for plant personnel
Implement and sustain Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives including 5S programs
Monitor operational performance metrics and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement
Ensure accurate production reporting, inventory management, and raw material flow coordination
Collaborate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and maintain equipment reliability
Support quality assurance efforts to ensure products meet company and customer specifications
Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and workplace safety initiatives
Communicate operational updates, plant performance, and workforce needs to senior leadership
Foster positive working relationships with employees, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders
Resolve operational issues related to staffing, production scheduling, equipment, or materials availability

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred
Minimum of 5 years of glass manufacturing experience required
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or plant management experience within a manufacturing environment required
Experience with in custom manufacturing or glass manufacturing environments required
Experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization initiatives
Strong understanding of production scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management, and operational workflow management
Experience managing plant operations, workforce performance, and operational metrics preferred
Strong leadership, employee development, coaching, and conflict resolution abilities
Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ERP or manufacturing systems experience preferred

Benefits:

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
401(K) retirement plan with company match
Health Savings Account with company contribution
Paid Time Off
Employee wellness and financial planning programs
Advancement opportunities

Salary: $80K-$125K