Pilkington
NSG/Pilkington is a highly acclaimed and international organization that hires new graduates as well as experienced professionals who are eager to build their careers. Our Company is dedicated to offering the highest quality products on the market today. We are the world’s leading supplier of glass and glazing systems to the automotive and building sectors.
Tired of the same old grind? Here is a chance to shake things up and push yourself to achieve your full potential. NSG/Pilkington leverages the skills and experience of all employees. A commitment to excellence is deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. You will work side by side with people you can trust and respect.
Job Title: Senior Production Supervisor
Reports To: Production Manager
Location: Shelbyville, IN
Department: Production
Employees Supervised: 40 direct and indirect
Primary Duties:
· To actively lead the team to ensure that team targets and objectives are met in all aspects of its business, while promoting and monitoring the process of continuous improvement.
· To provide, as practicably as possible, a safe and healthy working environment implementing improvement programs in order to eliminate any work related injuries.
· To create and promote harmonious working relationships, improving the operation of the team and its relationship with both internal and external customers.
· To monitor and evaluate costs, quality and service, identifying areas for improvement programs to eliminate waste. This will normally be achieved through:
- The use of problem solving techniques
- The evaluation of team results compared to budget and objectives
- The ongoing monitoring of teams performance
· To define priorities, in conjunction with team members, setting objectives and devising improvement plans in order that results meet or exceed expectations
· Together with the team and planning functions, ensure and guarantee the total satisfaction of all customers, both internal and external.
· To assist team members and members of other teams (possibly outside the group) to achieve effective and efficient use of resources.
· To assist the Group Leader, Group Developer, and team members in defining the training and development needs of all team members.
· To ensure, through a cascade method, that the communications operate effectively both within the team and where there is an impact elsewhere within the organization.
· To determine in conjunction with the Group Leader and Process Improver, any necessary investment within the team area, and prepares the justification for capital expenditures.
· To act as a link with suppliers (internal/external) to ensure that the team operates in an efficient and productive manner.
· Adherence to NSG Standards of Business Conduct and its’ Values and Principles in all business and professional relationships.
Qualifications Required:
· Bachelor’s degree in business or technically related field
· Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory position in a manufacturing environment.
· Demonstrated ability to adapt communication style to interact with a wide variety of people.
· 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:
· Six Sigma certification and knowledge of the Pilkington manufacturing processes.
· Previous experience in glass tempering technology
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.
NSG/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 are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying.
Req. Code : 12-182
Division/Department : OE
% of Travel Required : None