Manufacturing Operations Manager

Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6 billion in annual revenue and an expansive North American footprint that includes almost 20,000 employees, operating in +70 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, metal roofing and wall systems, and insulated metal panels. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Operations Manager to oversee and optimize the production of our organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the management of people, equipment, and materials necessary to achieve both daily and long-term production objectives. This candidate will also be responsible for ensuring efficient operations, meeting production goals, maintaining quality standards, and coordinating material flow to support timely delivery. This role requires strong leadership, process oriented, organizational, and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement and achieve operational excellence. You will possess strong communication and decision-making skills and work well independently or within teams. Your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and manage daily production activities to meet output, quality, and efficiency targets; Monitor production schedules, workflow, and resources to ensure on-time delivery of products; Identify process improvements and implement solutions to enhance productivity and reduce waste; Lead, mentor, and develop teams across production, shipping, and materials departments; Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement; Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to ensure team effectiveness; Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational efficiency and performance; Ensure compliance with industry regulations, quality standards, and company policies; Collaborate with other departments to align operational goals with overall business objectives; Responsible for personal safety as well as the promotion of, involvement in, and enforcement of all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) efforts at this facility. This includes complying with all EHS policies or regulations set forth by Simonton and/or various governmental agencies; Leads by example each day in key areas – safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping, attendance and implementation of SMART processes; Participates in the employment process for production employees by conducting interviews as necessary; Coordinates input from supervisors and group leaders to determine production goals, staffing needs and equipment utilization and provides guidance and support as necessary to ensure effective results for the facility; Provides overall leadership and guidance to resolve quality or process problems and ensures the integrity of work produced within the facility with particular emphasis on identifying ways to “run and improve” facility operations; Prepares and presents communication to production employees, management team and/or customers regarding productivity, quality, safety, housekeeping and other key measures; Guides and supports line supervisors and group leaders in the following areas: general communication, employee issues including corrective actions, incident investigations and problem solving and resolutions; Ensures consistency between lines through application of employee relations policies for all production employees, i.e., overtime administration, layoff/recall procedures, attendance tracking, etc. and assesses the performance of line supervisors and provides feedback or correction action as necessary; Assesses training needs of production employees and line supervisors within the facility and makes recommendations to management with respect to appropriate training programs; Other duties may be assigned

Requirements

Proven experience (5+ years) in operations management within manufacturing, logistics, or a related environment; Strong understanding of production planning, inventory control, and shipping processes; Excellent leadership and communication skills; Proficiency in ERP systems and operational analytics tools; Ability to solve problems and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment; Experience managing budgets and cost-control initiatives preferred; Knowledge of safety and compliance regulations in manufacturing and logistics preferred; Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Office and Internet applications.