Primary location: Englewood, Colorado
Relocation offered: No
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: >10%
Non-compete: No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $150,000 to $185,000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Parallel, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

Standard benefit package offerings: medical, dental, prescription drugs, life insurance
Vacation and sick time

Reporting to the Director of AS Manufacturing Operations, the Plant Manager for our Parallel subsidiary in Englewood, CO, near Denver, CO will lead all aspects of manufacturing operations for our Architectural Specialties business, with ownership across safety, production, logistics, and people leadership. You will drive a strong safety culture, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while aligning plant performance with business and customer goals. This role enables you to shape strategy, build strong teams, and deliver high-performing, efficient operations.

What’s in it for you

• The opportunity to lead and shape the performance of a manufacturing facility within a growing Architectural Specialties business.
• A role with broad ownership across safety, operations, people leadership, and continuous improvement.
• The ability to make a meaningful impact by driving safety, productivity, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• A leadership position where collaboration with Sales, Operations, HR, and Corporate partners is central to success.
• The chance to influence strategy, develop talent, and build a culture of engagement and accountability.

What You’ll Do

• Provide overall leadership for plant operations, including production, logistics, procurement, and operational planning.
• Foster a world-class safety culture focused on zero injuries, risk awareness, and strong environmental compliance.
• Lead the plant’s transition toward a Lean, high-performance manufacturing environment emphasizing safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development.
• Drive operational performance using SQDC metrics, continuous improvement tools, and corrective action planning.
• Develop and manage operating budgets, forecasts, capacity plans, and staffing structures aligned with business goals.
• Partner closely with Sales leadership to support customer needs, provide technical insight, and improve lead times and delivery performance.
• Promote a customer-focused mindset by incorporating voice-of-the-customer feedback into operations and improvement efforts.
• Build, coach, and develop a strong leadership team while supporting onboarding, engagement, and associate development.
• Collaborate with corporate and business leadership to support strategic initiatives and long-term growth opportunities.

What Will Make You Successful

• A strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental responsibility.
• Proven ability to lead manufacturing operations while balancing quality, cost, delivery, and people development.
• Experience driving continuous improvement through Lean manufacturing principles and process optimization.
• The ability to align plant operations with broader business objectives and customer expectations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels.
• A leadership style that promotes accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Demonstrated operational leadership experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement tools.
• Understanding of workplace safety regulations and environmental compliance standards.
• Ability to analyze operational and financial data to drive informed decisions.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience working within a matrixed organizational structure.
• Experience working in metal or metallurgical manufacturing environments, combining technical knowledge with operational leadership.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
• A track record of successfully developing leadership teams and building high-engagement cultures.
• Experience partnering closely with sales teams, independent agents, and customers to support growth and service excellence.

Why should you join Parallel, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries

Parallel Architectural Products is dedicated to delivering premium wood-look aluminum solutions. Proudly made in the USA and compliant with the Build America, Buy America Act, our products combine beauty, durability, and versatility for both standard and custom architectural applications. We offer a wide range of textured finishes through advanced powder-coating and sublimation, including woodgrain patterns and solid colors.

Driven by innovation, we strive to exceed industry standards with cutting-edge aluminum systems that bring your vision to life-no matter the project scope.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:
- Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
- Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
- Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
- Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
- Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location Englewood, CO

Englewood, Colorado is a vibrant community of about 35,000 residents located just south of Denver in the South Platte River Valley. Founded during the 1859 gold rush, Englewood began as a stagecoach stop and agricultural hub before evolving into a thriving urban-suburban city. A key historical milestone was the establishment of the Cherrelyn Horse Car in the late 1800s, a unique horse-drawn streetcar that became a local icon.

Today, Englewood blends small-town charm with metropolitan convenience. It features a walkable downtown, cultural attractions like the Gothic Theatre and Museum of Outdoor Arts, and easy light-rail access to Denver and the Tech Center. With a diverse economy, family-friendly parks, and over 250 sunny days each year, Englewood offers an ideal setting for both living and working.

Parallel, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment on the applicable prohibited grounds under applicable human rights legislation, where individuals are treated with respect, have equal opportunities in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and can contribute meaningfully in the workplace once employed.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!

Job Segment: Plant Manager, Plant, Plant Operator, Facilities, Manufacturing, Operations, Bilingual

Primary location: Englewood, Colorado Relocation offered: No Employment status: Full-Time Travel: >10% Non-compete: No The estimated base salary range for this role is $150,000 to $185,000 per year. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors What does it mean to work at Parallel, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive: Standard benefit package offerings: medical, dental, prescription drugs, life insurance. Vacation and sick time. Reporting to the Director of AS Manufacturing Operations, the Plant Manager for our Parallel subsidiary in Englewood, CO, near Denver, CO will lead all aspects of manufacturing operations for our Architectural Specialties business, with ownership across safety, production, logistics, and people leadership. You will drive a strong safety culture, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while aligning plant performance with business and customer goals. This role enables you to shape strategy, build strong teams, and deliver high-performing, efficient operations. What’s in it for you The opportunity to lead and shape the performance of a manufacturing facility within a growing Architectural Specialties business. A role with broad ownership across safety, operations, people leadership, and continuous improvement. The ability to make a meaningful impact by driving safety, productivity, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction. A leadership position where collaboration with Sales, Operations, HR, and Corporate partners is central to success. The chance to influence strategy, develop talent, and build a culture of engagement and accountability. What You’ll Do Provide overall leadership for plant operations, including production, logistics, procurement, and operational planning. Foster a world-class safety culture focused on zero injuries, risk awareness, and strong environmental compliance. Lead the plant’s transition toward a Lean, high-performance manufacturing environment emphasizing safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development. Drive operational performance using SQDC metrics, continuous improvement tools, and corrective action planning. Develop and manage operating budgets, forecasts, capacity plans, and staffing structures aligned with business goals. Partner closely with Sales leadership to support customer needs, provide technical insight, and improve lead times and delivery performance. Promote a customer-focused mindset by incorporating voice-of-the-customer feedback into operations and improvement efforts. Build, coach, and develop a strong leadership team while supporting onboarding, engagement, and associate development. Collaborate with corporate and business leadership to support strategic initiatives and long-term growth opportunities. What Will Make You Successful A strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental responsibility. Proven ability to lead manufacturing operations while balancing quality, cost, delivery, and people development. Experience driving continuous improvement through Lean manufacturing principles and process optimization. The ability to align plant operations with broader business objectives and customer expectations. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels. A leadership style that promotes accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related technical field. 8 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or production environments. Demonstrated operational leadership experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance management. Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement tools. Understanding of workplace safety regulations and environmental compliance standards. Ability to analyze operational and financial data to drive informed decisions. What Makes You Stand Out Experience working within a matrixed organizational structure. Experience working in metal or metallurgical manufacturing environments, combining technical knowledge with operational leadership. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English. A track record of successfully developing leadership teams and building high-engagement cultures. Experience partnering closely with sales teams, independent agents, and customers to support growth and service excellence. Why should you join Parallel, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries Parallel Architectural Products is dedicated to delivering premium wood-look aluminum solutions. Proudly made in the USA and compliant with the Build America, Buy America Act, our products combine beauty, durability, and versatility for both standard and custom architectural applications. We offer a wide range of textured finishes through advanced powder-coating and sublimation, including woodgrain patterns and solid colors. Driven by innovation, we strive to exceed industry standards with cutting-edge aluminum systems that bring your vision to life-no matter the project scope. For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees. We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us. Our Sustainability Ambition "Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow. We are committed to: - Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce; - Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet; - Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play; - Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and - Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact. About the location Englewood, CO Englewood, Colorado is a vibrant community of about 35,000 residents located just south of Denver in the South Platte River Valley. Founded during the 1859 gold rush, Englewood began as a stagecoach stop and agricultural hub before evolving into a thriving urban-suburban city. A key historical milestone was the establishment of the Cherrelyn Horse Car in the late 1800 s, a unique horse-drawn streetcar that became a local icon. Today, Englewood blends small-town charm with metropolitan convenience. It features a walkable downtown, cultural attractions like the Gothic Theatre and Museum of Outdoor Arts, and easy light-rail access to Denver and the Tech Center. With a diverse economy, family-friendly parks, and over 250 sunny days each year, Englewood offers an ideal setting for both living and working. Parallel, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment on the applicable prohibited grounds under applicable human rights legislation, where individuals are treated with respect, have equal opportunities in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and can contribute meaningfully in the workplace once employed. Come and build your future with us and apply today! Job Segment: Plant Manager, Plant, Plant Operator, Facilities, Manufacturing, Operations, Bilingual

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