Manufacturing Supervisor - Auto Glass- Evenings

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.

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:

• Support safety, health, and environmental rules and lead by example
• Ensure product quality meets internal and external specifications.
• Maintain and operate equipment following procedures and best practices as defined in the control plan
• Conduct process and product audits according to the work instructions
• Lead change-over following proper set-up procedure according to work instructions
• Turn around any set asides and hold activity in a timely manner
• Communicate concerns, improvements and general information to the line leader
• Troubleshooting and problem solving of manufacturing problems in the operations.
• Provide support to the process improver and line leader in pursuit of continuous improvement.
• Fulfill assignments/tasks given by line leader.
• Actively participate in area problem solving teams and other groups as necessary to achieve production goals.
• Check inventories and schedule. Plans and communicates production needs to the team leaders to ensure all production requirements are met and insure a good pass down before each shift.
• Troubleshooting / problem solving manufacturing problems in the CBG / Furnace operations.
• Provide training and guidance/direction to team members according to procedures and best practices to achieve short and long-term goals.
• Coordinate 5S and housekeeping duties to maintain high standard of facility cleanliness.
• Audit employee time records using Kronos and correct as needed.
• Administer progressive discipline as needed in compliance with the facility work rules and labor agreement.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Scope/Dimensions:

• Manages a team of 15 – 25 Hourly Team Members in a Union Environment
• 2-2-3 Rotating 12-hour schedule

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Passion for Excellence – Taking responsibility and ownership for achieving results and objectives while demonstrating a sense of urgency, drive and personal commitment.
• Innovation & Change – Open to change and actively interested in new developments, technology and emerging market trends while inspiring and generating innovative ideas and solution to enhance business results.
• Influential - Conveys information and ideas to others while building rapport and making a positive and credible impact thru active listening skills and taking interest in the views and ideas of others and ensures proposals address others’ needs and priorities.

Qualifications Required:

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize objectives and targets to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Safety and goal oriented.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated personal computer skills

Qualifications Desired:

• 5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing facility
• Automotive glass experience a plus

Salary: starting at $80k+ 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

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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.

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