Cornerstone Building Brands · 1 day ago
Plant Manager
Temple, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expCornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. As Plant Manager, you will oversee manufacturing sites, drive improvements, and ensure performance aligns with safety, quality, delivery, and cost expectations.
Building MaterialManufacturingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Set a consistent expectation for respectful and inclusive relationships among supervisors, peers, and employees
Create work environments that positively impact on our physical and mental well-being, emphasizing attention to detail in both output quality and daily routines
Develop site strategies for COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) while effectively managing growth and/or expansion
Achieve year-to-year cost savings by optimizing direct labor and overhead expenses
Oversee and ensure the successful implementation of new products or pilot projects
Prioritize the safety and security of employees and company assets. Identify and address immediate safety concerns
Create schedules that balance production efficiency, supply delivery, and employee well-being while strategically using overtime as needed
Ensure compliance with quality standards (QA Index and Right First Time)
Drive TQM activities within the sites
Invest time in reinforcing the manufacturing excellence roadmap
Hold oneself and others accountable for performance and leadership commitments
Implement ways of working that promote lean thinking and employee engagement. Focus on process improvement rather than individual blame
Drive efforts to simplify processes within the site; prioritize changes that impact operational cost
Assist in establishing project teams for new equipment, clearly define a Commissioning/Qualification/Verification (CQV) process approach
Invest effort in talent development, aligning training with future business needs; focus on mindsets and skillsets crucial for our business
Provide tactical guidance to all operations groups
Develop and train leadership and technical teams
Use qualitative and quantitative methods to forecast labor demand and mix
Foster a culture aligned with our mission, values, and success model
Actively participate in the community, raise awareness about manufacturing industry opportunities, nurture future manufacturing talent, enhance the company’s reputation, and give back
Develop approaches to improve culture based on employee engagement survey data
Implement solutions that drive a high-performance culture
Lead and participate in cross-functional projects and business initiatives
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Minimum 7 years in manufacturing (packaging, process engineering, warehousing, and assembly)
Minimum of 4 years in people management role
Proven track record of applying lean tools and processes for sustained improvement
Experience leading teams through formal management systems
Experience participating on cross-functional teams, driving decision-making, and overseeing operational and financial metrics
Strong understanding of manufacturing supply chain functions (planning, logistics, quality, materials management, inventory control)
Requires minimal travel (10%)
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Preferred
Preferred bachelor's degree in engineering or business, alternatively, 10 years of relevant professional experience
Familiarity with AutoCAD and statistical packages preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1
401k
PTO
Paid holidays
FSA
Life insurance
LTD
STD
EAP
Discount programs
Tuition reimbursement
Training
Professional development
Company
Cornerstone Building Brands
Cornerstone Building Brands provide complete building solutions for the residential and commercial markets. It is a sub-organization of Fortify Building Solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$500M2024-07-29Debt Financing· $500M
2022-02-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Gunner Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Jeffrey Lee
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-13
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