Plant Manager - Multi-Site; Manufacturing, Life Sciences

Saint-Gobain North America; Beaverton (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Flexible Spending Account options

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a Plant Manager to oversee operations at its Beaverton and Williamsburg facilities. The role involves planning and directing production, managing staff across multiple departments, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in the Life Sciences operations. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, and a strong safety-oriented management style. The company offers competitive benefits and values employee engagement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations and management required.
• Experience in medical device or life sciences industries preferred.
• Strong understanding of materials and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct operations across two manufacturing sites.
• Manage plant staff in HR and Finance, setting operational plans.
• Lead cost improvement initiatives and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Proactive leadership

Cross-functional relationship building

Safety-oriented management

Excellent communication

P&L and budgeting expertise

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Business (preferred)

Job description

Plant Manager – Multi‑Site (Beaverton & Williamsburg, MI)

Join Saint‑Gobain North America as a Plant Manager managing manufacturing locations across two sites. This role is a result of an internal promotion and offers a unique chance to lead continuous improvement in Life Sciences operations.

Why do we need you?

We need a proactive leader to drive safety, profitability, cost reduction, and employee engagement across our Beaverton and Williamsburg facilities. The Plant Manager will report to senior leadership and oversee Engineering, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Operational Excellence, Production, HSE, and indirectly Counsel on Customer Service and Applications Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all operations related to production and shipment across both plants, including Materials Management, Manufacturing Systems, Facilities Engineering/Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Shipping & Receiving, Process Engineering, and Purchasing.
• Manage plant staff across Human Resources and Finance functions, preparing operational plans and budgets and reporting performance versus plans.
• Design and administer effective Human Resources programs to support career development, succession planning, and leadership within the facilities.
• Identify operational inefficiencies, lead cost improvement initiatives, and drive state‑of‑the–art processing via the WCM program; prepare and submit CAPEX projects for efficiency gains.
• Ensure full environmental compliance, plant safety, and serve as the primary facility liaison with other functions and external contacts.
• Represent the company to stakeholders, fostering relationships that enable process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials, Manufacturing, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering (required); Master’s Degree in Business or related field (preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, management, and people development (required); experience in medical device, biopharma, or life sciences preferred.
• Experience managing remotely across multiple sites (required).
• Strong ability to build relationships with cross‑functional teams and corporate contacts (required).
• Comprehensive understanding of P&L, cost accounting, cash flow, capital management, and budgeting (required).
• Knowledge of materials and inventory control, production scheduling, and manufacturing engineering (required).
• Safety‑oriented management style with a proven track record (required).
• Excellent communication, team‑building, and leadership skills with a hands‑on approach (required).
• Travel up to 20% for trainings and business meetings.

Benefits

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Health and Wellbeing
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
  • LiveWell Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection
  • 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
  • Company‑provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short‑Term Disability
  • Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Group Legal
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Auto and Home Insurance
  • Pet Insurance and Discounts
  • Back‑up Child & Elder Care
  • PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

A little more about us

Saint‑Gobain’s Life Sciences division solves critical problems for customers in medical device, biopharma, and various industrial applications. With over 350 years of heritage, we combine the stability of a Global 500 corporation with the agility of smaller teams and a culture built on respect, open communication, and commitment to our customers and each other. Individuals are empowered to develop their unique strengths, pursue professional growth, and create a lasting impact.

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Legal Statement

Saint‑Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint‑Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans. Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [e-mail].

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Wholesale Building Materials