Plant Manager 3

Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America. Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, the organization serves residential and commercial customers across new construction and repair and remodel market.

The Plant Manager provides strategic leadership, operational direction, and resource stewardship for a high-volume manufacturing facility in Streetsboro, Ohio. Part of the Windows & Doors Business Unit, the facility employs approximately 300 employees and produces vinyl windows and doors.

This role is accountable for driving sustainable improvements across the operation while delivering strong performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people leadership. The Plant Manager will lead the execution of cross-functional strategies aligned with the company’s manufacturing excellence roadmap, balancing long-term strategic priorities with decisive near-term actions.

The successful candidate will be a visible and engaged leader who:

• Takes direct ownership for the safety and well-being of employees.
• Builds trust and leverages the knowledge and experience of the team.
• Develops talent and holds themselves and others to high performance standards.
• Serves as a change agent and effectively leads teams through organizational and operational change.
• Communicates clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Is comfortable partnering with and presenting to senior leadership.
• Demonstrates resilience, accountability, and a strong commitment to operational excellence.

This position reports to the Director of Operations.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations Leadership

• Establish a respectful, inclusive, and accountable environment across all levels of the organization.
• Maintain a safe, productive, and well-organized workplace with a strong focus on operational discipline and attention to detail.
• Develop and execute site strategies to reduce COGS while supporting growth and expansion.
• Deliver year-over-year cost improvements across direct labor and overhead.
• Lead successful implementation, piloting, and commercialization of new products.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Own safety and security across the site, including employees, products, and company assets; proactively identify and address risks.
• Optimize production schedules to balance efficiency, customer demand, and employee well-being, including strategic use of overtime.
• Drive quality performance through strong adherence to quality standards, QA Index, and Right First Time metrics.
• Lead and support Total Quality Management (TQM) initiatives across the site.

Operational Excellence

• Champion the company’s manufacturing excellence roadmap and hold the organization accountable for performance and leadership commitments.
• Embed Lean principles and employee engagement into daily operations, focusing on improving processes rather than individuals.
• Drive simplification and continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Lead implementation of new equipment, including establishing project teams and ensuring effective Commissioning, Qualification, and Verification (CQV) processes.

Talent & Organization

• Build a strong talent pipeline and align training and development with the capabilities and skills needed for the future.
• Provide clear direction and leadership across all operations functions.
• Develop frontline leaders, technical talent, and the broader leadership team.
• Use data-driven approaches to forecast labor needs, workforce mix, and future capacity requirements.

Culture & Engagement

• Foster a high-performance culture aligned with the company’s mission, values, and leadership expectations.
• Build strong community partnerships to promote manufacturing careers, develop future talent, and strengthen the company’s reputation.
• Use employee engagement data to identify opportunities and implement meaningful improvements to the employee experience.
• Establish and reinforce behaviors, systems, and practices that drive accountability, engagement, and sustained performance.

Other

• Lead and participate in cross-functional projects and business initiatives as needed.

• Perform other duties, as required.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Business, or a related field. In lieu of a degree, 12–15 years of significant, relevant professional experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, including exposure to assembly, process engineering, warehousing, and/or packaging operations.
• 4+ years of people leadership experience, including leading cross-functional or multidisciplinary leadership teams.
• Demonstrated success applying Lean principles, tools, and systems to drive sustainable continuous improvement.
• Experience leading teams through the compliant execution of established management systems and processes.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence decision-making, and manage operational and financial performance metrics.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain functions, including production planning, logistics, quality, materials management, and inventory control.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD and statistical analysis tools preferred.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• CBB Values & Behaviors: Consistently demonstrates CBB’s values of Safety, Integrity, and Inclusion, along with Customer-Centricity, Interconnectedness, and Continuous Improvement.
• Operational Excellence: Ability to develop and execute an effective operations strategy that delivers sustainable business results.
• Influencing: Effectively influences leaders and teams through strong communication, credibility, and relationship-building.
• Results Orientation: Demonstrates resilience and accountability while consistently delivering results and navigating obstacles.
• Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Highly analytical and data-driven, with the ability to evaluate complex issues, identify root causes, and make sound decisions.
• Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across functions and works effectively with others with respect and humility.
• Change Leadership: Successfully leads organizational and operational change while building alignment and engagement across the team.
• Systematic Execution: Uses structured, consistent, and repeatable approaches to drive operational performance and accountability.
• Executive Presence: Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage and present to all levels of the organization, from production associates to senior executives.
• Energy & Engagement: Brings positive energy and urgency to complex business challenges and inspires others to achieve shared objectives.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? 

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

 

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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