Plant Manager, Glass Manufacturing Complex Location: Defiance, OH Job 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 workforces • Background in glass, ceramics, or metals manufacturing • Proven record improving safety, productivity, quality, cost, and engagement • P&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 Do • Lead 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. To apply, submit your resume for consideration.