Senior Glass Melting Operations Leader

SCHOTT AG; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Short and long term disability

Paid time off

Supplemental benefits

Job summary

SCHOTT Advanced Optics in Pennsylvania is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Leader to oversee all raw glass production, drive Lean initiatives, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will manage and coach manufacturing teams, coordinate with Supply Chain and other functions, and optimize capacity and workflows.

The role demands 5–10 years of leadership in process-driven manufacturing, strong problem-solving, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading technical manufacturing operations, process control, and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with workforce planning, budgeting, and KPI-driven decision making.
• Fluent English communication in written and spoken form.
• MBA, advanced technical degree, or PMP considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all raw glass manufacturing operations and act as the technical authority for glass melting technologies.
• Plan and optimize workforce utilization, equipment capacity, production workflows, and facility layouts.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and drive process improvements.
• Coordinate production activities with Supply Chain, Procurement, Maintenance, Quality, and other functions.
• Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets, staffing plans, capital requests, and production forecasts.
• Establish, monitor, and improve KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Project management

Team leadership

Data analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline

Tools

Manufacturing software

Data analysis tools

Job description

SCHOTT Advanced Optics in Pennsylvania is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Leader to oversee all raw glass production, drive Lean initiatives, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will manage and coach manufacturing teams, coordinate with Supply Chain and other functions, and optimize capacity and workflows.

The role demands 5–10 years of leadership in process-driven manufacturing, strong problem-solving, and excellent communication skills.