Sr Plant Manager (York)
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope · York, PA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (industrial) in York, PA. Create, recommend & manage capital projects, including automation & equipment upgrades, from business case through implementation.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience) · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Black Belt, Green Belt, OEE, PLC, Robotics
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live production postings in Pennsylvania.
- Experience asked
- Typical (7+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 46%
- ✓ Lean 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, Green Belt, OEE, Robotics, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope in York
1 other open role at this site.
- Quality Control Specialist · Quality · Specialist
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Key Responsibilities
- ◆Own full plant operations across both York facilities manufacturing, warehousing, CNC & packaging driving safety, quality, OpEx, production & efficiency
- ◆Lead, mentor & develop managers and supervisors across multiple disciplines, building a winning culture & strong succession bench
- ◆Partner closely with estimating, project management & customer service to ensure production schedules & product standards meet demanding lead times
- ◆Champion daily, hands-on lean/continuous-improvement execution on the shop floor spotting waste & opportunity in real time
- ◆Lead plant optimization & automation transformation initiatives, championing new technology, robotics & control systems to modernize operations
- ◆Drive continuous improvement projects that reduce downtime, improve throughput & increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- ◆Create, recommend & manage capital projects, including automation & equipment upgrades, from business case through implementation
- ◆Partner with engineering & IT to integrate MES/ERP systems, data analytics & real-time reporting into daily plant decision-making
- ◆Build strong working relationships with sales & customers, applying emotional intelligence & clear communication to manage expectations in a custom, deadline-driven environment
- ◆Guide teams through technology-driven & organizational change as the plant modernizes & the business continues to grow
What We Are Looking For
We know great candidates come from all kinds of backgrounds. If you don’t check every box below, we’d still love to hear from you.
- ◆Must have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or equivalent experience
- ◆7+ years of managerial experience in a manufacturing environment, including experience managing more than one discipline or department
- ◆Prior experience as a Plant Manager or in a similar plant leadership role at a facility of comparable size & complexity
- ◆Hands-on management experience with budgeting, quality assurance & equipment troubleshooting
- ◆Demonstrated, day-to-day lean manufacturing execution, comfortable identifying & driving improvement on the shop floor without relying on formal belt certification alone (Green Belt/Black Belt or TPS experience a plus)
- ◆Proven track record leading plant optimization & automation/digital transformation projects, including robotics, PLC/controls & MES/ERP integration
- ◆Experience managing capital projects for automation & equipment upgrades, from business case through implementation
- ◆Strong analytical, data-driven decision-making skills; familiarity with OEE, KPI dashboards & performance analytics
- ◆Experience in a custom, engineer-to-order, or made-to-order manufacturing environment strongly preferred
- ◆Strong customer-relationship orientation & cross-functional communication skills; comfortable partnering with sales, estimating & project management on lead-time-sensitive commitments
Position Pay Range
$175,000 — $195,000 USD
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Come Join Us!
From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here .
Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.
What You’ll Get to Do
Graham Architectural Products specializes in solving the industry's toughest challenges through beautiful, functional & energy-efficient window and door systems including casement, hung, sliding & projected windows, entrance doors, security & vandal screens, and window wall systems for demanding commercial & institutional projects.
We're looking for a Senior Plant Manager to own day-to-day operations across two York-area facilities: a large, highly profitable manufacturing plant and a smaller warehousing facility that also runs CNC & packaging operations. This is a highly custom, engineer-to-order manufacturing environment, different from standard build-to-inventory work, where production runs in close coordination with estimating, project management & customer-facing teams to meet demanding, lead-time-driven commitments.
This role is ideal for a collaborative, results-oriented operator who has already run a plant of significant scale & complexity, leads with lived lean/continuous-improvement discipline rather than certifications alone, and understands that in a custom manufacturing business, every operational decision has a direct & visible impact on the customer.
What OBE Offers You
- •Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
- •Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
- •Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
- •Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
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