Plant Manager

Job title: Plant Manager

About the Role Guardian Glass is seeking a Plant Manager to lead our Richburg, SC manufacturing facility. This role offers ownership of a complex operation and the opportunity to drive impact through safety, operational excellence, and team capability development. You will shape the site’s future by leading a high-performing team, advancing our culture, and delivering long-term value for the business.

What You'll Do

• Develop, lead, and mentor Principled Entrepreneurs to drive engagement, accountability, and long-term value creation through a Principle-Based Management (PBM®) culture.
• Lead the overall operation of the facility, from receipt of raw materials through the shipment of glass.
• Demonstrate personal ownership of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) performance by building systems, leadership behaviors, and organizational capability that drive an injury-free and environmentally compliant workplace.
• Ensure the facility meets company expectations for production scheduling, inventory control, operating rate, quality, and financial performance.
• Lead and sustain transformational change initiatives that improve safety, reliability, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Lead profitable change initiatives that strengthen operational performance and deliver long-term business value.
• Own facility financial performance, including operating expense management, capital investment decisions, and financial trade-offs aligned with business objectives.
• Formulate and execute business improvement strategies that deliver measurable operational and financial results.
• Provide clear direction and priorities to ensure successful execution of workflow processes across the facility.
• Select, develop, and lead a high-performing leadership team that works collaboratively to achieve facility objectives.
• Maintain strong working relationships with peers across procurement, sales, accounting, HR, engineering, and other support capabilities.
• Ensure the facility complies with all applicable company policies and state, federal, and local regulations.

What We're Looking For

• Experience leading manufacturing operations, including ownership of safety, production, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement in a complex operating environment.
• Experience leading and managing direct reports, including identifying talent gaps, coaching and development, performance feedback, and incentive alignment.
• Working knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) management systems, risk assessment and mitigation, and project planning and execution.

Nice to Have

• Leadership experience in a glass manufacturing environment
• Experience leading large capital or operational improvement projects
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or STEM field

Compensation & Benefits

• Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. Speak with your recruiter for specifics.