GLASSMAKING SUPERVISOR

Purpose:

To describe the responsibilities of the Glassmaking Supervisor.  To coordinate, direct and manage a group of teams to ensure that area group targets and objectives are met.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises the daily Glassmaking operations of both float lines
• Supervises the daily operations of hourly employees; assigns daily tasks, performs daily safety briefings and audits work
• Maintains records of process parameters and/or changes, and personnel records, process performance numbers, and daily maintenance activities
• Manages the production of glassmaking products in accordance with ISO-9000/ISO-14000/ISO-18000 standards
• Manages and maintains efficient production through process and equipment troubleshooting
• Promotes adherence to Pilkington policies related to safety, health, environment, and working conditions to ensure maximum safety of employees and surrounding community
• Ensure the 10 Key Safety Leadership Behaviors, all safety rules, policies and procedures are met; maintains a safe working environment.
• Performs special projects as assigned by Glassmaking Manager or other Production Management to improve quality and/or yield, reduce cost and improve training
• Trains employees in job responsibilities and work rules, including reviewing safety, quality, and process parameters/procedures

• Develop and implement processes and procedures that will ensure continual improvement of the manufacturing operation

• Champion Lean Manufacturing Processes – 5S, Kaizens, Kanban, Problem Solving (8D / 5-Why), Six Sigma, ME360, Gemba Walks
• Assist in the development and maintain structured housekeeping expectations are at the highest level.
• Monitor various graphs and charts of daily operating conditions to ensure stability of the operation.  Assure batch, furnace, bath, and lehr targets using ERS and Eurotherm trending and monitoring tools as a guide.
• Direct and coordinate continuous improvement activities utilizing data driven problem solving techniques.
• 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

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Decision Making: Goes to the heart of the situation by talking to relevant people to fully understand all the issues and involve others in the decision-making process. Focuses data analysis on the most relevant and important information without getting lost in detail. Takes appropriate actions to minimize risks and maximize the opportunities in decision-making process. Promotes the review and learning from business decisions.
• Strategic Thinking: Develops strategic plans for their part of the business by

setting short and long-term goals and objectives. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the key financial data that drives profitable growth in their own area.

• 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:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience successfully managing people in a manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent work experience.

• Background in the Glassmaking process
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize objectives and targets to meet deadlines.
• Strong in results oriented, adaptable, standards driven, developing, influential and informative competencies.

Qualifications Desired:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred

• Advanced Problem-Solving Skills (Six Sigma)
• Strong in analytical, innovative and strategic competencies

Other Requirements:

• Basic computer skills – Excel, Word, PowerPoint

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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.