Assistant Plant Manager (Glass Manufacturing -CPG)

O-I • Wheat Ridge, CO

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About The Position

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 objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 8 + years of manufacturing experience, with glass manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Proven leadership experience managing teams in a continuous manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience leading technical process improvements and responding to operational challenges

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily manufacturing operations, including batch & furnace, forming, process, selecting, carton assembly, materials management, quality, service, and plant engineering
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, production efficiency, and cost
• Lead furnace operations to achieve KPIs for Safety, Quality, Productivity, Flexibility, and Cost
• Provide technical leadership in glass manufacturing processes, including high‑temperature continuous operations
• Ensure compliance with AOQ/ISO quality systems, OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and company policies
• Analyze operating data and performance trends to identify improvement opportunities
• Develop and support production planning, forecasting, and cost management
• Lead, coach, and hold teams accountable to performance goals; promote strong employee relations and engagement
• Support customer quality and service requirements through coordination with sales and customer visits as needed
• Manage labor relations responsibilities and ensure adherence to labor agreements

Benefits

• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
• Pre-tax accounts
• Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement saving plans with employer contributions
• Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees