PRODUCTION MANAGER III

Essential Functions:Lead, plan, and execute all Fabrication operations.Develop, track, and maintain Fabrication performance metrics (KPIs).Ensure the safety of all assigned employees through proper training and strict adherence to federal, state, and company safety regulationsMaintain the highest housekeeping standards throughout the Fabrication area.Ensure product quality meets or exceeds all internal and external customer specifications.Ensure all production employees are trained in workforce standardization processes and fully understand job expectations.Ensure all production standards and targets for throughput, downtime, yield and scrap reduction meet or exceed budgeted levels.Communicate effectively with employees at all levels to ensure matters of mutual concern are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.Provide appropriate guidance, counseling, or recognition on matters related to job performance and absenteeism.Maintain constructive and candid relationships by addressing issues in a timely manner.Direct and coordinate problem solving activities utilizing the Pilkington 8 step problem solving model.Promote awareness and compliance with facility environmental guidelines.Monitor glass flow, finished goods demand, and shipment accuracy between Shelbyville and contractor sites, escalating risks or shortages as needed.Hold contractors accountable for adherence to quality, safety, and Fabrication process standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and PrinciplesOther duties as assigned by managerScope/Dimensions:Directly manages a team of 3 salaried team membersIndirectly manages a team of 250 salaried and hourly team membersLiaison to external plant customers to ensure that NSG is meeting their production expectationsTop 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:Bachelor’s/University degree in business or technically related field.Proven ability to adapt communication style to interact with diverse groups.Strong organization and prioritization skills with the ability to meet deadlines.Minimum 3 years of experience successfully managing people in a manufacturing environment.Demonstrated strengths in results orientation, adaptability, standards discipline, employee development, influence, and communication.Experience managing outsourced or contract manufacturing relationships, preferred.Qualifications Desired: Automotive Glass ExperienceSix Sigma Black Belt trainingStrong in analytical, innovative and strategic problem-solving abilities.Job SummaryRequisition Number: PRODU004186Job Category: Mfg OperationsSchedule: Full-Time