Plant Manager-Denver, CO (Englewood)

Armstrong World Industries•Englewood, CO

11h•$150,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of AS Manufacturing Operations, the Plant Manager for our Parallel subsidiary in Englewood, CO, near Denver, CO will lead all aspects of manufacturing operations for our Architectural Specialties business, with ownership across safety, production, logistics, and people leadership. You will drive a strong safety culture, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while aligning plant performance with business and customer goals. This role enables you to shape strategy, build strong teams, and deliver high‑performing, efficient operations. What’s in it for you The opportunity to lead and shape the performance of a manufacturing facility within a growing Architectural Specialties business. A role with broad ownership across safety, operations, people leadership, and continuous improvement. The ability to make a meaningful impact by driving safety, productivity, on‑time delivery, and customer satisfaction. A leadership position where collaboration with Sales, Operations, HR, and Corporate partners is central to success. The chance to influence strategy, develop talent, and build a culture of engagement and accountability.

Requirements

A strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental responsibility.
Proven ability to lead manufacturing operations while balancing quality, cost, delivery, and people development.
Experience driving continuous improvement through Lean manufacturing principles and process optimization.
The ability to align plant operations with broader business objectives and customer expectations.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels.
A leadership style that promotes accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement.
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related technical field.
8+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or production environments.
Demonstrated operational leadership experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement tools.
Understanding of workplace safety regulations and environmental compliance standards.
Ability to analyze operational and financial data to drive informed decisions.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within a matrixed organizational structure.
Experience working in metal or metallurgical manufacturing environments, combining technical knowledge with operational leadership.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
A track record of successfully developing leadership teams and building high‑engagement cultures.
Experience partnering closely with sales teams, independent agents, and customers to support growth and service excellence.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership for plant operations, including production, logistics, procurement, and operational planning.
Foster a world‑class safety culture focused on zero injuries, risk awareness, and strong environmental compliance.
Lead the plant’s transition toward a Lean, high‑performance manufacturing environment emphasizing safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development.
Drive operational performance using SQDC metrics, continuous improvement tools, and corrective action planning.
Develop and manage operating budgets, forecasts, capacity plans, and staffing structures aligned with business goals.
Partner closely with Sales leadership to support customer needs, provide technical insight, and improve lead times and delivery performance.
Promote a customer‑focused mindset by incorporating voice‑of‑the‑customer feedback into operations and improvement efforts.
Build, coach, and develop a strong leadership team while supporting onboarding, engagement, and associate development.
Collaborate with corporate and business leadership to support strategic initiatives and long-term growth opportunities.