Jobs at Vitro

Leads plant quality initiatives for automotive glass production, including process control, quality data analysis, documentation, customer support, field complaint investigations, audits, certification testing, and product compliance. The role develops quality objectives and control systems, evaluates production quality against specifications, supports problem-solving and improvement efforts, and makes final product conformity decisions. It also collaborates closely with plant leadership, production teams, customers, and quality personnel.

Lead technology development for next-generation glass manufacturing by designing advanced process control solutions, developing first-principles, system identification, data-driven, and machine learning models, and applying AI and advanced analytics to process monitoring, prediction, control, and optimization. Communicate technical findings through reports, presentations, and publications, and travel 10–15% to support project launches and execution.

Perform general production duties in a glass manufacturing plant including lifting, packing, loading, cleaning, operating equipment, and following PPE and safety procedures. Work rotating 12-hour shifts in a 24/7 operation; must be able to operate a fork truck and lift up to 50 pounds.

Supervise plant production by leading pre-shift meetings, assigning trained staff, enforcing safety/quality/production standards, auditing 5S, managing payroll/time-off and work orders, coaching and developing team members, and recommending process improvements.

Provides daily hardware and software support for employees across office, manufacturing, and remote environments. Troubleshoots workstations, laptops, printers, networking, voice services, and other IT equipment; tracks incidents and requests; supports traveling users; and coordinates infrastructure and application projects with Corporate IT. Ensures local security, backups, licensing, standards compliance, documentation, budgeting, and effective communication of technology changes. Requires independent work, strong customer service, and 24x7 emergency on-call availability.

Leads night-shift manufacturing operations, assigns trained personnel, enforces safety, quality, production, and 5S standards, supports process improvements, manages payroll and time-off approvals, completes performance evaluations and training assessments, enters production work orders, and coaches employees to achieve hourly goals.

Design and implement production process modifications and engineering projects to improve safety, quality, and efficiency. Develop project plans, cost controls, and vendor specifications. Support equipment installations, upgrades, and maintenance procedures. Use continuous improvement tools (QIP, SPC, Six Sigma) and CAD where applicable. Troubleshoot mechanical problems, manage projects to timelines, and communicate with operators, management, and vendors. Emphasize safety, health, and environmental controls on the plant floor and in the office.

Supervise hourly production staff on 12-hour shifts, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. Lead daily pre-shift meetings, assign trained personnel, conduct 5S audits, complete payroll/time-off approvals, enter work orders, coach and develop team members, and recommend process improvements.

The EHS Manager serves as the technical expert for environmental, health, and safety programs at the Elkin manufacturing site. Responsibilities include leading assessments, investigations, audits, data analysis, compliance activities, procedure development, employee training, project management, and EHS metrics reporting. The role ensures compliance with company, industry, customer, ISO 14001, legal, and regulatory requirements while driving positive workplace behaviors, culture, and results.

Lead cross-functional OEM program launches from prototype to production, ensuring timelines, cost, and quality meet Vitro and customer requirements. Act as customer-facing APQP liaison, manage risks, run gate reviews, ensure APQP/TS16949 compliance, and transfer program accountability to manufacturing.

Supervise shift production operations to meet safety, quality, productivity, cost, and customer requirements. Enforce safety standards and company policies, coordinate manpower scheduling, provide coaching, training, performance evaluations, and drive continuous improvement and outgoing quality goals.

Supervise technical services for float glass tanks to maximize quality, production speed, yields, and equipment reliability. Provide day-to-day technical leadership, inspect processes, coordinate batch and tank operations, analyze production and quality reports, manage technical projects, and support training and safety programs.

Design, build, maintain, and improve laboratory and plant-level test and measurement equipment. Develop instrumentation, prototypes, and data interfaces; lead process and product improvement projects; collaborate with controls, production, and quality teams; draft technical documentation and provide training.

Supervise and coordinate all plant accounting functions including cost estimating, month/year-end close, inventory controls, production reporting, accounts payable resolution, and maintenance of production cost systems (SAP). Train staff, ensure internal controls, provide timely financial reports to Plant Controller, and liaise with other plant counterparts.

Manage, maintain, and improve lamination assembly production lines. Support manufacturing planning and layout, lead root cause analysis, write standard work, troubleshoot equipment, and prepare capital project justifications to reduce costs and improve safety.

Perform production tasks on 12-hour rotating shifts in a glass manufacturing facility: operate equipment, perform repetitive manual work, lift up to 50 lbs, follow safety procedures, and support overtime, weekends, and holidays. Must pass background/drug screens and physical testing and demonstrate basic math, reading, writing, and communication skills.

Lead hands-on research translating novel electrochemical and electro‑optical concepts into manufacturable glass products. Design and execute experiments, analyze data, document results, mentor junior staff, and support scale-up and IP evaluation to advance product development.

Lead Technical Services and Sustainability functions to support customers, architects, and fabricators. Provide field support, manage product warranties and claims, influence legislation/standards, certify program participants, demonstrate glass performance for energy and aesthetics, and oversee sustainability program management and stakeholder communications to grow Vitro product use.