Plant Manager Wayne & EQYO NA Operations MAnager

WHY DO WE NEED YOU? Based in Wayne, NJ; Must demonstrate and be a Strategic Thinker

Reporting to the Global Operations Director of EQYO Motion Tech, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the General Manager EQYO Sealing & Precision Tech, the role remains Plant Manager of the Wayne facility and provides operational leadership for EQYO activities in shared sites Saltillo, Bristol RI and Orange CT.

Key purposes are :

• Lead EQYO Motion Tech operations in the North America scope to adapt to the Vision 2030 of the Wayne site; focused on delivering added-value products to American-based customers through a streamlined operational setup and benchmark performance.
• The role translates global operations strategy into regional execution, strengthens site leadership and functional interfaces, and ensures that manufacturing, supply chain, quality, technical engineering, WCM and capex priorities support customer value, business continuity and profitable growth.
• The North America Operations Manager acts as the operational voice for this defined North America perimeter, connecting the realities of Wayne and the shared-site EQYO operations with EQYO global priorities.
• The role works closely with the General Manager EQYO Sealing & Precision Tech and relevant global functions to align industrial priorities, resources, customer responsiveness and transformation initiatives.

The key deliverables of this role will be:

• Remain accountable for the Wayne facility as Plant Manager, ensuring strong day-to-day site leadership, safety, operational performance and people engagement.
• Adapt the Wayne footprint to EQYO 2030 Vision objectives, including capacity, capability, competitiveness, technology roadmap and customer-service implications.
• Drive footprint simplification at Wayne to create a streamlined operating model aligned with Vision 2030 and capable of supporting future product and customer priorities.
• Support product portfolio migration toward higher value-added solutions for American-based customers, ensuring the industrial setup enables competitiveness, responsiveness and profitable growth.
• Benchmark Wayne and the North America SPT operations perimeter against best-in-class EQYO / Saint-Gobain sites to raise performance standards and accelerate operational maturity.
• Strengthen customer proximity for North American OEMs by improving operational responsiveness, delivery reliability and service coordination across Wayne, Orange CT, Bristol RI and Saltillo.
• Optimize EQYO SPT operations across the North America perimeter, with particular focus on enhancing delivery performance and customer service in Orange CT and Bristol RI.
• Strengthen coordination between Wayne, Saltillo, Bristol RI and Orange CT so the shared-site model delivers clear operational priorities, reliable execution and transparent escalation.
• Translate global EQYO operations objectives into practical regional action plans, with measurable progress on EHS, quality, service, cost, capex, WCM and business continuity.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Required Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of operations management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 7+ years of experience managing personnel.
• Strong understanding of profit and loss, cost accounting, capital management, budgeting, and other financial concepts routinely used to plan and measure plant performance.
• Safety-oriented management style developed in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to foster and establish effective working relationships with the management team, employees, and key corporate contacts to facilitate changes that support overall process improvements.
• Knowledge of materials and inventory control practices, production scheduling, and engineering in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

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• Master’s degree (MBA or technical equivalent).
• International experience and multilingual fluency.
• Certified in Six Sigma (Yellow, Green or Black Belt)

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

Saint-Gobain Performance Polymer Solutions is a business unit within the global Saint-Gobain group, specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-performance polymer-based products and solutions. The company provides advanced materials designed for demanding applications across various industries, such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and industrial markets.

Their offerings include engineered plastics, elastomers, and composite materials that deliver enhanced durability, chemical resistance, and performance in challenging environments.

LEGAL STATEMENT

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].

BENEFITS

IN JOINING US

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates.

Provided is the national pay range for this position which 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 10% 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.

Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being.

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

• Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

o Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

o Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options

o LiveWell Wellness Program

o Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

o Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave [WASHINGTON STATE ONLY: Must include specific number of days or hours of PTO, vacation and holidays the candidate should expect to receive in a calendar year (ex: (15 days PTO per year, 10 paid holidays per year)]

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

o 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan

o Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability

o Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and

o Accident Insurance

• Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

o Commuter Benefits

o Group Legal

o Identity Theft Protection

o Auto and Home Insurance

o Pet Insurance and Discounts

o Back-up Child and Elder Care

o PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

o Volunteer Day

Job Reference: USA15940