Plant Manager III

Cornerstone Building Brands•Auburn, WA

64d•$170,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and resource stewardship for a high-volume manufacturing site located in Auburn, WA. The plant is part of the Aperture business unit, employing approximately 300 employees, and produces Ply Gem Windows and Doors. This role is accountable for driving timely and impactful improvements to the operating environment and for delivering performance at or above expectations for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and their team. The Plant Manager will lead the execution of cross-functional strategies and plans that ensure we execute the company's manufacturing excellence roadmap. The goals of this role is to manage structured change and combine long-term thinking with near term actions and decisions. This position reports to the Director of Operations.

Requirements

Proven track record in production or operations management, leading facilities with at least $75 million in annual sales.
Strong experience working directly with customers, managing relationships, and ensuring satisfaction with on-time and in-full delivery.

Nice To Haves

Experience in complex, custom manufacturing environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operations Leadership
Develop and execute site strategies for COGS reduction while managing growth and/or expansion, demonstrating strong financial acumen and strategic planning.
Deliver year-over-year savings in direct labor and overhead by applying lean principles and CPS knowledge, with a high say/do ratio aligned to SQDCT metrics.
Exhibit adaptive leadership in navigating complexity and driving turnaround efforts where needed.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Take ownership of safety and security across people, products, and assets, using EQ and situational awareness to assess and address risks proactively.
Build cross-functional relationships to create optimized schedules that balance production efficiency, supply delivery, and employee well-being, leveraging strategic use of overtime.
Operations Excellence
Reinforce the manufacturing excellence roadmap by holding self and others accountable for performance and leadership commitments, fostering engagement and accountability.
Champion lean thinking and embed employee engagement into daily operations, focusing on process improvement and continuous development.
Talent & Organization
Actively identify and develop talent, serving as a team builder who balances selection and growth of associates.
Align training and development to future-focused mindsets and skillsets, using both qualitative and quantitative approaches to forecast labor demand and mix.
Culture
Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement that reflects our mission, values, and success model.
Influence associate engagement through customer-savviness, interpersonal effectiveness, and a leadership style that adapts to team dynamics and business needs.