Plant Manager - Multi-Site; Manufacturing, Life Sciences

Plant Manager – Multi‑Site (Beaverton & Williamsburg, MI)

Join Saint‑Gobain North America as a Plant Manager managing manufacturing locations across two sites. This role is a result of an internal promotion and offers a unique chance to lead continuous improvement in Life Sciences operations.

We need a proactive leader to drive safety, profitability, cost reduction, and employee engagement across our Beaverton and Williamsburg facilities. The Plant Manager will report to senior leadership and oversee Engineering, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Operational Excellence, Production, HSE, and indirectly Counsel on Customer Service and Applications Engineering.

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all operations related to production and shipment across both plants, including Materials Management, Manufacturing Systems, Facilities Engineering/Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Shipping & Receiving, Process Engineering, and Purchasing.
• Manage plant staff across Human Resources and Finance functions, preparing operational plans and budgets and reporting performance versus plans.
• Design and administer effective Human Resources programs to support career development, succession planning, and leadership within the facilities.
• Identify operational inefficiencies, lead cost improvement initiatives, and drive state‑of‑the–art processing via the WCM program; prepare and submit CAPEX projects for efficiency gains.
• Ensure full environmental compliance, plant safety, and serve as the primary facility liaison with other functions and external contacts.
• Represent the company to stakeholders, fostering relationships that enable process improvements.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials, Manufacturing, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering (required);
  Master’s Degree in Business or related field (preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, management, and people development (required); experience in medical device, biopharma, or life sciences preferred.
• Experience managing remotely across multiple sites (required).
• Strong ability to build relationships with cross‑functional teams and corporate contacts (required).
• Comprehensive understanding of P&L, cost accounting, cash flow, capital management, and budgeting (required).
• Knowledge of materials and inventory control, production scheduling, and manufacturing engineering (required).
• Safety‑oriented management style with a proven track record (required).
• Excellent communication, team‑building, and leadership skills with a hands‑on approach (required).
• Travel up to 20% for trainings and business meetings.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Health and Wellbeing
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
  • Live Well Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection
  • 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
  • Company‑provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short‑Term Disability
  • Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Group Legal
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Auto and Home Insurance
  • Pet Insurance and Discounts
  • Back‑up Child & Elder Care
  • Perk Spot Employee Discount Program

Saint‑Gobain’s Life Sciences division solves critical problems for customers in medical device, biopharma, and various industrial applications. With over 350 years of heritage, we combine the stability of a Global 500 corporation with the agility of smaller teams and a culture built on respect, open communication, and commitment to our customers and each other. Individuals are empowered to develop their unique strengths, pursue professional growth, and create a lasting impact.

Together, we’ll create a better life. Explore more opportunities within Saint‑Gobain Life Sciences.

Saint‑Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all…