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Why work for us?

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

The Role

The Plant Manager is responsible for leading the Fremont, California manufacturing facility to achieve operations goals and objectives regarding plant safety, environmental, quality, service, profitability, capital investment, cost reduction programs, strategic operations planning - all while maintaining a positive employee relations climate.

Managers of the Production, Engineering, Materials Management, WCM, Quality, and HSE functions report directly to the Plant Manager. The Plant Manager actively leads overall site safety and environmental initiatives to achieve and maintain world class performance and will direct and coordinate all operations related to production and shipment of roofing products produced at the Wilmington facility.

Job Duties:

+ Champion a safety-first culture through systems, training, and safe behaviors.

+ Oversee safety, quality, efficiency, reliability, and cost improvements. Explore and analyze technical, production, and management disciplines to develop annual budgets and long-term plans.

+ Drive Business Continuity Plan (BCP) initiatives on site. Align with Corporate Procurement & Supply Chain teams as well as local teams to mitigate risk with single sourcing of raw materials as well as achieving target inventories for finished products. Provide direction for local materials management to manage proper inventories, improve costs, provide timely feedback to suppliers and drive supply contracts.

+ Build a strong leadership team across multiple functions, including production, engineering, supply chain, quality, Operational Excellence, and EHS.

+ Lead organizational planning and career development, coach and mentor team members.

+ Set and evaluate departmental and individual objectives to advance growth.

+ Drive effective collaboration with the plant operational teams as well as the community functions of Human Resources, Finance and others.

+ Deliver financial goals, capital plans, schedules, and workforce needs.

+ Drive continuous improvement through Lean, WCM, and innovation initiatives.

+ Manage plant financial performance (P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control).

+ Partner effectively with a unionized workforce to maintain positive labor relations and an engaged culture.

+ Act as a visible leader in the Fremont community, balancing employee, customer, and corporate needs with a focus on sustainability and long-term growth.

+ Execute strategic change initiatives, aligning plant priorities with corporate goals and market trends.

+ In this role, success means more than hitting production numbers. It’s about:

+ Team Building & Development: Cultivating a high-performing team, mentoring future leaders, and ensuring long-term workforce development.

+ Vision & Planning: Establishing a compelling vision for the Fremont facility and aligning teams to achieve it.

+ Commitment to Safety: Making safety integral to every decision and fostering a culture where safety is non-negotiable.

+ Business & Financial Acumen: Translating operational performance into sustainable business results, while anticipating risks and opportunities.

+ Change Leadership: Inspiring adaptability and resilience as you lead the plant through continuous improvement and transformation.

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, or related field (Master’s preferred).

+ 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including 3+ years in plant or senior operations management.

+ Proven ability to lead in a unionized manufacturing environment.

+ Strong knowledge of safety, sustainability, and quality management systems.

+ Financial and business acumen with direct P&L responsibility.

+ Demonstrated success driving Lean, Six Sigma, WCM, or other continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Exceptional communication skills, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative leadership style.

Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. The national pay range for this position is $133,000 to $213,000 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 24% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The total target cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $164,920 to $264,120.

Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ well-being and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best needs their individual needs.

Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

+ Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision and Dental Insurance

+ Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options

+ LiveWell Wellness Program

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

+ 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 – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

+ Commuter Benefits

+ Group Legal

+ Identity Theft Protection

+ Auto and Home Insurance

+ Pet Insurance and Discounts

+ Back-up Child & Elder Care

+ PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

CertainTeed is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain and a global leader in building material manufacturing. Located in Fremont, CA, our roofing products are engineered with an emphasis on performance, protection, and aesthetics. Wherever you live, whatever weather you live with, meet it with beautiful resilience. At CertainTeed, we value our ability to work together as a team, promote a culture of safety and wellness, and deliver a superior customer experience. We are continuously looking for driven individuals to join CertainTeed’s team and help us deliver innovative solutions that help professionals and communities improve their quality of life.

CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [email protected] .