Jobs at Vitro

Night-shift Production Supervisor responsible for directing manufacturing operations, leading pre-shift meetings, assigning trained staff, enforcing safety, quality and 5S standards, completing payroll and work orders, coaching employees, conducting evaluations, and recommending process improvements.

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.

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.

Responsible for ensuring manufacturability and quality of automotive glass products by developing, optimizing, and documenting production processes. Duties include PFMEA and control plans, root cause analysis, machine setup/retrofit, process monitoring and optimization, supplier engagement, risk assessment, supporting maintenance, and continuous improvement using Lean principles. Role requires frequent cross-functional collaboration and travel to production plants.

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.

Manage HR administration for a manufacturing plant including recruitment, onboarding, benefits enrollment, HRIS recordkeeping, employee relations/leave administration, training, compliance with federal/state employment law, and support for labor relations and community functions.

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.

Lead development of process modeling, control, and optimization technologies from concept to commercialization. Perform technology scouting, project planning, CFD and heat-transfer modeling, optimization, and data analysis. Coordinate cross-functional teams, define safety requirements, and present findings. Support process improvements and travel up to 30% for project execution.

Direct and coordinate batch plant, tank, bath, and lehr operations to meet safety, quality, production, and cost goals. Monitor production and quality reports, implement corrective actions, recommend process and equipment improvements, inspect tank refractory daily, coordinate materials ordering, and support training and safety programs.

Create production plans from forecasts and inventory targets; forecast and order materials for JIT delivery; release and route work orders; schedule and evaluate domestic and international shipments; support supply chain and inventory tasks; apply lean principles for continuous improvement.

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.

Manage plant Quality department and Quality Engineering; ensure conformance to customer, plant, and regulatory quality standards; lead ISO/TS 16949 audits; analyze quality data, drive continuous improvement, supervise staff, and support safety and environmental goals.

Join Vitro Architectural Glass as a Production Associate on 12-hour rotating shifts producing architectural glass. Responsibilities include following safety procedures, physical labor (lifting up to 50 lbs), repetitive hand tasks, and meeting attendance/quality expectations. Role requires drug/background screening and physical abilities testing.

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.

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.

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.