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Lead Operations. Drive Excellence. Build Your Future.
At Vitro Architectural Glass, we manufacture some of the world's most advanced and sustainable architectural glass products, helping shape the skylines of North America. As the largest glass manufacturer in North America, Vitro supplies high-performance glass solutions used in commercial buildings, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, airports, and iconic architectural projects throughout the United States and Canada.
Our Carlisle, Pennsylvania facility plays a vital role in producing industry-leading coated glass products that deliver exceptional energy efficiency, aesthetics, and performance. We are committed to innovation, operational excellence, safety, and the development of our people. Joining Vitro means becoming part of a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and manufacturing excellence while creating products that contribute to a more sustainable built environment.
Vitro Architectural Glass is seeking a Production Supervisor - Wareroom to join our manufacturing leadership team in Carlisle, PA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead daily wareroom operations at one of North America's premier glass manufacturing facilities.
As a Production Supervisor, you will provide frontline leadership for employees, coordinate materials and inventory activities, ensure safe and efficient operations, and support the production process through effective communication and teamwork in the Wareroom. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is committed to operational excellence, employee development, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and supervise all wareroom personnel during assigned shifts.
- Lead day-to-day production activities.
- Ensure materials, supplies, and production-critical items are received, stored, and distributed efficiently.
- Coordinate closely with Tank Operations, CVD Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Shipping, and Engineering teams to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
- Conduct routine inspections of work areas, equipment, and material storage locations.
- Monitor performance, productivity, and adherence to established operating procedures.
- Investigate operational issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Prepare reports, maintain records, and communicate operational results to management.
- Lead employee training, development, and onboarding initiatives.
- Enforce company policies, safety standards, and work rules.
- Participate in emergency response activities and ensure team readiness for departmental emergencies.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
- Exercise sound judgment in resolving routine operational concerns and escalate significant issues to leadership when necessary.
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, or industrial operations experience.
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with computer systems and inventory management processes.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Experience in glass manufacturing, heavy industrial manufacturing, or continuous process operations.
- Experience with inventory control systems, warehouse management systems, and material flow processes.
- Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma experience.
Leadership Expectations
The Production Supervisor will:
- Foster a positive and accountable team culture.
- Develop employees through coaching, training, and performance management.
- Promote employee engagement and teamwork.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintain high standards for safety, quality, and operational performance.
- Lead by example and serve as a role model for Vitro values.
Working Conditions
This position works in a manufacturing environment and requires:
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb stairs and ladders.
- Ability to work in both hot and cold industrial environments.
- Ability to navigate uneven walking surfaces safely. These physical requirements are consistent with supervisory positions within the Carlisle manufacturing operation.
Why Join Vitro?
Vitro Architectural Glass is an industry leader known for innovation, quality, and sustainability. Our employees play a critical role in producing world-class glass products used in iconic buildings throughout North America. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and the chance to make an impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Join Vitro Architectural Glass and help drive operational excellence at our Carlisle facility.



