OVERVIEW
Vitro Architectural Glass manufactures a broad range of industry-leading,
energy-efficient products such as Solarban®, Sungate® and Starphire
Ultra-Clear® glasses. Throughout our storied history, collaboration and
innovation have been central to our advancements. Today, the key to our success
continues to lie in the strength of our partnerships. With a foundation formed
on trust, teamwork and shared excitement, the possibilities for impactful
innovations in glass are truly endless.
With manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. and Mexico, Vitro
Architectural Glass is committed to sustainable manufacturing processes and
products. Vitro also operates one of the world’s largest glass research and
development facilities in Pittsburgh, PA and has four residential glass
fabrication plants in Canada. Website: www.vitroglazings.com
This position is responsible for the safe and profitable operation of the
Insulated Glass Fabrication portions of Vitro Architectural Glass operations.
These responsibilities include managing the fabrication and delivery of flat
glass products and, along with supporting staff, overseeing all aspects of
operations. The incumbent ensures that the facility is in compliance with all
aspects of Vitro’s Environment, Health and Safety requirements to ensure a safe
and environmentally sound workplace. The incumbent is responsible for delivering
maximum operational efficiency and lowest possible cost, and making sure that
spending is within budget, while meeting customer quality and delivery
requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide the leadership, guidance and resources to achieve and maintain site
compliance with all aspects of Vitro’s Environmental, Health and Safety
requirements to ensure a safe and healthy work environment that prevents
work-related accidents, illnesses and/or injuries.
- Provide monthly safety and environmental reports.
- Schedule and maintain truck repairs, mileage reports, inspections, and
renewals.
- Schedule safety and production inspections and training.
- Ordering of Personal Protective Equipment for the facility.
- Responsible for employee hiring, promoting, demoting, disciplinary, and
terminations.
- Schedule maintenance for equipment or building services.
- Order and maintain stock for the plant.
- Schedule waste and bin ordering and pickup.
- Utilize planning, control and just-in-time concepts to ensure products are
produced, packaged, and shipped in time to meet daily customer demands.
- Manage the Capital Spending Plan for the facility.
- Utilize Lean, 5S, and good housekeeping practices to ensure efficient flow
and minimum waste.
- Champion cost control to ensure plant spending remains at or below
established budget level.
- Other duties as assigned / as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of ten years' experience in a key leadership role in a manufacturing
environment is required and experience in flat glass distribution and insulated
glass production is highly desirable. A strong background in Lean, 5S and
Continuous Improvement is highly desirable. The incumbent must have excellent
organizational, managerial and interpersonal skills to make appropriate
operating judgements involving safety, technical, engineering, financial, and
human resource aspects of the operation.
