What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing/Production Associate - Auto Glass position at Salaried/Skilled Trades Careers at NSG Group?
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.
Primary Duties:
- Must follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the position
- Maintain a constant flow of product for the area line
- Assist with the development of new packing specifications
- Ensure product quality meets specifications; perform quality inspections as required
- Pack the windows onto racks using proper glass handling techniques
- If handling raw glass; place hands on top & side, while wearing cut safe gloves, capes & aprons
- Use extra safety precautions when placing into cullet bins or testing for quality measures
- Ensure the Packing Specifications are being followed for each part being packed
- Support the team during all changeovers as needed
- Assist in trouble shooting operation failures
- Perform 5S and housekeeping duties to maintain high standard of facility cleanliness
- Communicate concerns, improvements and general information to others on the line
- Assist with problem solving of manufacturing problems within the teams operations and other groups as necessary, to achieve production goals
- Fulfill assignments/ tasks given by coordinators and team leaders
- Train and encourage others in order to achieve team goals
- Support safety, health, and environmental rules and lead by example
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications Desired:
- Safety and goal oriented
- Self-motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Qualifications Required:
- Knowledgeable in position specific SOPs and IATF requirements
- Ability to work in temperatures of extreme hot or cold based on weather conditions
- Physical ability to sit, walk, stand, push, pull, carry, lift, squat, kneel and/or twist
Primary Duties:
- Installing add-on hardware, rubber filler, metal/spacers, child security labels and other specific items to the finished glass product
- Retrieving & packing product on or off of racks
- Fulfill assignments/ tasks given by supervisors and team leader
- Responsible for producing various products in accordance with all work instructions, quality, safety and environmental policies
- Assist with problem solving of manufacturing problems by communicating with specialist, lead, supervisor or otherwise; to achieve production goals
- Authority to initiate solutions as a result of issues discussed
- Ensure product quality meets IATF specifications based on the position specific SOPs (standard operating procedures)
- Perform 5S and housekeeping duties to maintain high standard of facility cleanliness
- Assist with the development of new packing specifications
- SPC (statistical process control) data collection as required
- Train and encourage others in order to achieve team goals
- Support safety, health, and environmental rules and lead by example
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications Desired:
- Safety and goal oriented
- Self-motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Qualifications Required:
- Physical ability to sit, walk, stand, push, pull, carry, lift, squat, kneel and/or twist
- Must be able to do repetitive work
- Ability to work in temperatures of extreme hot or cold based on weather conditions
- Knowledgeable in position specific SOPs and IATF requirements