The Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing operations within a continuous glass manufacturing environment. This role provides direct leadership across plant operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, customer service, productivity, and cost control, while driving continuous improvement and developing high‑performing teams.
Serving as a technical leader and glass manufacturing expert, the Assistant Plant Manager supports furnace operations and ensures performance against key plant objectives
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate daily manufacturing operations, including batch & furnace, forming, process, selecting, carton assembly, materials management, quality, service, and plant engineering
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, production efficiency, and cost
- Lead furnace operations to achieve KPIs for Safety, Quality, Productivity, Flexibility, and Cost
- Provide technical leadership in glass manufacturing processes, including high‑temperature continuous operations
- Ensure compliance with AOQ/ISO quality systems, OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and company policies
- Analyze operating data and performance trends to identify improvement opportunities
- Develop and support production planning, forecasting, and cost management
- Lead, coach, and hold teams accountable to performance goals; promote strong employee relations and engagement
- Support customer quality and service requirements through coordination with sales and customer visits as needed
- Manage labor relations responsibilities and ensure adherence to labor agreements