Primary Duties:

• 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

Qualifications Required:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience successfully managing people in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in business or technically related field. Preferably an engineering degree
• 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:

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