Job Description

Work Environment:

This position is based full-time at the Shelbyville, IN manufacturing facility, with regular presence required on the production floor across all shifts, including periodic off-shift, weekend, and holiday coverage to support a 24/7 operation. The plant environment includes exposure to manufacturing conditions typical of automotive glass processing, including heat (tempering/furnace areas), noise, glass handling, forklift and overhead crane traffic, and use of personal protective equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, cut-resistant gloves, steel-toed footwear) in designated areas. The role requires the physical ability to walk, stand, and move throughout the facility for extended periods, climb stairs/platforms, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. Office time is spent in a standard plant administration setting.

Our Culture:

At NSG Group, collaboration sits at the heart of how we work. We strive for excellence in everything we do, empowering our colleagues to deliver quality and innovation while being given the support to find balance. From sharing expertise with our global colleagues to celebrating team successes, we create an environment where everyone can succeed. This strong, supportive culture drives progress and reinforces our position as a global leader in glass.

Essential Functions:

• Manage the daily decision-making, feedback and support of shift.
• Check inventories and schedule. Plans and communicates production needs to the team to ensure all production requirements are met an insure a good pass down before end of shift.
• Escalate issues to the appropriate leadership representatives who are not in the plant when necessary.
• Collaboration with other Supervisors, Managers and PI’s to identify & resolve barriers
• Assist and monitor process changes, coach and audit their teams on following correct procedures.
• Work with other managers and PI’s to maintain and develop operator assessments.
• Develop and ensure standardized processes amongst the shift teams.
• Identify and manage roadblocks and daily actions.
• SWAT, SOP adherence, SOP audits and KSB adherence of the supervisors.
• Promotion of QKs and Near Miss Reporting.
• Promote communication between the shift teams.
• Oversee approval of vacation and hourly timekeeping to ensure compliance with procedures.
• Promote process adherence for all processes
• Plan and lead shift meetings.
• Promote 5S projects and 5S adherence by crews
• Manage daily scheduling and shift events.
• Documentation management and updates as needed.
• Audit employee time records and correct as needed.
• Audit and Administer progressive discipline as needed in compliance with the facility work rules and labor agreement.
• Support adherence to the union contract with Area Manager.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Innovation and Change: Open to change and actively interested in new developments, technology and emerging market trends. Inspires and generates innovative ideas and solutions to enhance business results. Effectively manages the change process to ensure that the organization remains effective throughout.
• Safety and Quality Focus: Demonstrates a visible commitment to safety, quality and ethical behavior. Creates a vision of a safe, ethical, sustainable environment and drive the organization towards it.
• Empowers & Develops: Proactive in managing own self-development and learning activities. Reflects on and learns from experience. Reviews progress by providing support and guidance without undermining an individual’s full ownership of issues.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree (or equivalent technical experience) is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to facilitate groups in an employee involvement environment.
• Proficiency in MS office, specifically MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Excellent writing skills for reports, presentations, policies, procedures, and specifications.

Qualifications Desired:

• Advanced Problem-Solving Skills (Six Sigma)
• Strong in analytical, innovative and strategic competencies
• Practical experience in Float Glass Manufacturing

Salary: starting at $100k+ and will depend on experience

Rotating Evening Shifts - 2/2/3 - we will provide a schedule upon hire - work 6 months EACH YEAR

Shifts Available - 645pm-7am - EVERY OTHER WEEKEND

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.

The Salary Range posted represents Pilkington North America’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of the posting. Individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, etc.

NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.