Your JobManufacturing Manager- Advanced Glass FabricationBuild the future of U.S. advanced glass fabrication manufacturing. We are preparing to launch an
advanced glass fabrication operation in Corsicana, Texas, supporting the continued growth of domestic manufacturing.
The Manufacturing Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for establishing, stabilizing, and scaling operations on a high volume, continuous manufacturing line. This is a rare opportunity to join a growing business at the ground level and play a key leadership role in building and optimizing operations from the start.
This role is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in complex, high temperature, 24/7 environments and is motivated by building strong systems, disciplined execution, and high performing teams.
Why this role matters This leader will:
- Play a defining role in launching and stabilizing an advanced glass fabrication line
- Set the operational standards, culture, and performance expectations for the line
- Directly influence yield, throughput, safety, and long-term reliability
- Build and develop a supervisory team capable of sustaining world class performance
Success in this role will directly impact customer confidence, plant economics, and the long-term success of our advanced glass fabrication business.
What You Will Do Lead Fabrication Line Operations - Own day to day operations of a 24/7 advanced glass fabrication manufacturing line
- Deliver results across throughput, yield, scrap, OEE, safety, quality, and on time delivery
- Develop and execute production plans aligned with customer demand and business priorities
- Ensure strong shift to shift communication and operational transparency
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of technical professionals, supporting the execution of a 24/7 operations team
Drive Process Control & Continuous Improvement - Lead, sustain, and coach Statistical Process Control (SPC) across critical process parameters
- Lead structured problem solving using DMAIC, 8D, FMEA, and root cause analysis
- Improve process capability (Cp/Cpk), reduce variation, and stabilize line performance
- Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives focused on yield improvement and scrap reduction
Own Quality Performance - Ensure consistent compliance with product specifications including: Dimensional accuracy / Hole placement / Stress, distortion, and optical requirements
- Partner closely with Quality and Engineering to develop control plans and preventive systems
- Ensure traceability, documentation, and audit readiness across the process
Improve Throughput & Equipment Effectiveness - Identify and eliminate bottlenecks through line balancing and data driven analysis
- Improve OEE through downtime reduction and preventive maintenance coordination
- Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and automation
- Partner closely with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to resolve issues quickly
Build & Lead High Performance Teams - Build, coach, and develop supervisors and production teams in a 24/7 environment
- Set clear expectations and hold leaders accountable for results
- Develop internal capability in SPC, continuous improvement, and operational discipline
- Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, and data based decision making
Champion Safety & Compliance - Lead a strong safety culture in a high temperature, heavy equipment manufacturing environment
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations
- Proactively identify hazards and implement effective mitigation strategies
What Success Looks Like Within the first 18-24 months, this leader will:
- Be involved in development and management of fabrication operations and establish consistent, predictable performance
- Implement robust SPC systems and process capability standards
- Deliver measurable improvements in yield, scrap, and equipment effectiveness
- Help select, onboard and develop a capable supervisory team that can sustain results
- Establish a strong safety culture and operational discipline across all shifts
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) - Manufacturing leadership experience in a high volume continuous industrial manufacturing-automotive environment or highly automated process environment
- Proven success improving yield, throughput, and OEE
- Experience leading shift supervisors and technical engineering capabilities in a manufacturing operation
- Ability to translate data into clear priorities and action
What Will Put You Ahead - Experience in glass manufacturing, automated manufacturing or automotive lines, or other continuous processes.
- Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
- Understanding of lean concepts to help drive the team, statistical analysis and a structured to problem solving, leading RCAs and guiding decision making
- Manufacturing leadership experience building high performing operations teams.
Why Join Us - Opportunity to build and shape an advanced glass fabrication operation
- High visibility and meaningful ownership
- Long term growth platform tied to U.S. advanced glass fabrication expansion
- Work with a team committed to operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement
If you are a manufacturing leader who enjoys complex challenges, values disciplined execution, and wants to make a lasting impact in renewable energy manufacturing, we'd like to hear from you.
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