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 objectivesKey ResponsibilitiesLead and coordinate daily manufacturing operations, including batch & furnace, forming, process, selecting, carton assembly, materials management, quality, service, and plant engineeringDrive continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, production efficiency, and costLead furnace operations to achieve KPIs for Safety, Quality, Productivity, Flexibility, and CostProvide technical leadership in glass manufacturing processes, including high‑temperature continuous operationsEnsure compliance with AOQ/ISO quality systems, OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and company policiesAnalyze operating data and performance trends to identify improvement opportunitiesDevelop and support production planning, forecasting, and cost managementLead, coach, and hold teams accountable to performance goals; promote strong employee relations and engagementSupport customer quality and service requirements through coordination with sales and customer visits as neededManage labor relations responsibilities and ensure adherence to labor agreements
