Plant Manager – Glass Line Manufacturing

Job Summary

The Plant Manager – Glass Line Manufacturing is responsible for overall management and performance of the glass manufacturing plant, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. This role oversees production, quality, maintenance, engineering, and HSE, with a strong focus on productivity, yield improvement, and continuous process optimization.

Key ResponsibilitiesOperations & Production

• Lead end-to-end glass manufacturing operations including batch house, furnace, forming, annealing, inspection, and finishing.
• Ensure production targets are met in terms of volume, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Optimize furnace performance, line efficiency, and yield.
• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Quality Management

• Ensure compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
• Reduce defects, breakage, and rejections through root cause analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement in process control and product consistency.

Maintenance & Engineering

• Ensure high equipment availability and uptime.
• Oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Manage furnace campaigns, major shutdowns, and capital projects.

Cost & Resource Management

• Control manufacturing costs, including energy, raw materials, and consumables.
• Minimize wastage and improve overall cost per ton.
• Prepare and manage plant budgets.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Ensure strict adherence to safety, environmental, and statutory regulations.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the plant.
• Lead accident prevention, audits, and compliance initiatives.

People & Leadership

• Lead and develop production, engineering, and support teams.
• Drive performance management, training, and succession planning.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.

Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with sales, supply chain, procurement, and logistics.
• Prepare and present operational reports, KPIs, and improvement plans to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Glass Technology or related field).
• Postgraduate qualification in Operations or Management is an advantage.

Experience

• 12–18+ years of experience in glass manufacturing.
• Minimum 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing glass production lines.
• Strong exposure to furnace operations, forming technology, and quality systems.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of glass manufacturing processes
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Cost control & operational excellence
• Problem-solving and data-driven mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Knowledge of ISO, TPM, Lean, Six Sigma (preferred)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production output & efficiency
• Yield and defect rates
• Furnace & line up time
• Cost per ton
• Safety metrics (LTIFR, incidents)
• Customer complaints and quality performance

Job Type: Full-time