Manufacturing Manager

About the role

We are preparing to launch an advanced glass fabrication operation in Corsicana, Texas, supporting the continued growth of domestic manufacturing. The Manufacturing Manager – Advanced Glass Fabrication Float Line is a critical leadership role responsible for establishing, stabilizing, and scaling operations on a high volume, continuous manufacturing line.

Responsibilities

• Lead Fabrication Line Operations
• Own day to day operations of a 24/7 advanced glass fabrication manufacturing line
• Deliver results across throughput, yield, scrap, OEE, safety, quality, and on time delivery
• Develop and execute production plans aligned with customer demand and business priorities
• Ensure strong shift to shift communication and operational transparency
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of technical professionals, supporting the execution of a 24/7 operations team
• Drive Process Control & Continuous Improvement
• Lead, sustain, and coach Statistical Process Control (SPC) across critical process parameters
• Lead structured problem solving using DMAIC, 8D, FMEA, and root cause analysis
• Improve process capability (Cp/Cpk), reduce variation, and stabilize line performance
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives focused on yield improvement and scrap reduction
• Own Quality Performance
• Ensure consistent compliance with product specifications including: Dimensional accuracy / Hole placement / Stress, distortion, and optical requirements
• Partner closely with Quality and Engineering to develop control plans and preventive systems
• Ensure traceability, documentation, and audit readiness across the process
• Improve Throughput & Equipment Effectiveness
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks through line balancing and data driven analysis
• Improve OEE through downtime reduction and preventive maintenance coordination
• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and automation
• Partner closely with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to resolve issues quickly
• Build & Lead High Performance Teams
• Build, coach, and develop supervisors and production teams in a 24/7 environment
• Set clear expectations and hold leaders accountable for results
• Develop internal capability in SPC, continuous improvement, and operational discipline
• Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, and data based decision making
• Champion Safety & Compliance
• Lead a strong safety culture in a high temperature, heavy equipment manufacturing environment
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Proactively identify hazards and implement effective mitigation strategies

Qualifications

• Manufacturing leadership experience in a high volume continuous industrial manufacturing environment or highly automated process environment
• Proven success improving yield, throughput, and OEE
• Experience leading shift supervisors and technical engineering capabilities in a manufacturing operation
• Ability to translate data into clear priorities and action

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in glass manufacturing, automated manufacturing lines, or other continuous processes
• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
• Understanding of lean concepts to help drive the team, statistical analysis and a structured to problem solving, leading RCAs and guiding decision making
• Manufacturing leadership experience building high performing operations teams