Plant Manager (Covington)

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry benefits

PTO & holidays

Bonus opportunities

Training programs

Job summary

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope in the United States seeks a Plant Manager to drive manufacturing, safety, quality, and operational excellence across the plant. You will lead automation transformation, modernize production systems, and elevate OEE while guiding a team of managers and supervisors toward a Winning Culture.

This role requires a proven track record in plant optimization, robotics, PLC/controls, MES/ERP integration, and capital project leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of managerial experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience budgeting, quality assurance, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or equivalent experience.
• Lean belt certification (Green/Black) a plus.
• Proven track record in plant optimization and automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop the team to maintain competitive edge and service to the customer.
• Lead managers and supervisors to develop a Winning Culture.
• Drive succession planning through skill development of managers/supervisors.
• Lead Plant Operations, Drive Safety, OpEx, Production and Efficiency.
• Ensure production schedules meet objectives and exceed product standards.
• Create, recommend, and manage capital projects.
• Lead plant optimization and automation initiatives, championing new tech and MES/ERP integration.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime and increase OEE.
• Partner with engineering & IT to integrate MES/ERP, data analytics, and real-time reporting.
• Champion culture of innovation and tech-driven change management.

Skills

7+ years management

Budgeting

Quality assurance

Troubleshooting equipment

TPS/Lean

Green Belt

Black Belt

Robotics

PLC/controls

MES/ERP integration

Capital projects

Data analytics

OEE dashboards

Performance analytics

Leadership

Plant optimization

Automation transformation

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's in Eng/Bus

Tools

MES/ERP systems

Robotics systems

PLC/Controls

Job description

Come Join Us!

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.

Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

What You’ll Get to Do

The Plant Manager is focused on the operational aspects of the plant which include manufacturing, safety, quality, operational excellence, equipment and reports to the Regional Ops Director. In this role, the Plant Manager will lead plant optimization initiatives & spearhead the site’s automation transformation, modernizing production systems, integrating new technology & elevating Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) across the operation. This role is perfect for a collaborative, results-oriented leader who can bring clarity to ambiguity, empower teams, and lead transformative change. A vital member of the Operations Leadership, this is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader.

Job responsibilities include:

• Develop the team to maintain and enhance a competitive edge and service to the customer
• Leads and mentors’ managers and supervisors in the development of a Winning Culture.
• Develop and improve the skills, knowledge and abilities of the managers and supervisors to ensure strong succession planning
• Leads the Plant Operations, Drives Safety Awareness, OpEx, Production, and Efficiency
• Assure attainment of business objectives and production schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed our customers’ expectations
• Create, recommend, and manage capital projects
• Lead plant optimization & automation transformation initiatives, championing new technology, robotics & control systems to modernize operations
• Drive continuous improvement projects that reduce downtime, improve throughput & increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Partner with engineering & IT to integrate MES/ERP systems, data analytics & real-time reporting into daily plant decision-making
• Champion a culture of innovation, guiding teams through technology-driven change management as the plant modernizes

What We Are Looking For

We know great candidates come from all kinds of backgrounds. If you don’t check every box below, we’d still love to hear from you.

• 7+ years managerial experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on management experience with budgeting, quality assurance, and troubleshooting equipment
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or equivalent experience
• Experience managing a TPS based operation preferred Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus
• Proven track record leading plant optimization & automation/digital transformation projects, including robotics, PLC/controls & MES/ERP integration
• Experience managing capital projects for automation & equipment upgrades from business case through implementation
• Strong analytical, data-driven decision-making skills; familiarity with OEE, KPI dashboards & performance analytics

What OBEOffers You

• Benefits that benefit you – industry competitivebenefitsat the lowest cost to the employee
• Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
• Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
• Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

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