Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
Strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication abilities
Experience facilitating groups in an employee-involvement setting
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); SPC knowledge is a plus
Preferred background in Chemical, Material Science, or Ceramic Engineering
2-4 years in the glass industry is preferred
Experience in the Hot End of a float glass facility and/or 1-4 years in CVD is advantageous
Responsibilities
Ensure adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct
Establish and maintain management systems for process stability and improvement
Embed 'Customer First' commitment in departmental culture
Apply problem-solving techniques to resolve manufacturing issues promptly
Develop team talent for operational ownership and execution efficiency
Assist in creating and maintaining training programs for team qualifications
Review process yields and identify plans to reduce manufacturing losses
Maintain positive relations with workforce and engage in team involvement processes
Audit safety systems, production processes, and maintenance effectiveness
Collaborate on equipment upgrades and assess future investment needs
Support continuous improvement in learning systems
Enhance internal and external customer relationships
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
Collaborative work environment emphasizing teamwork
Engagement with a culture that prioritizes customer relationships
Involvement in innovative projects and process improvements
Supportive management emphasizing employee growth and empowerment
Full Job Description
Essential Functions:
Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principals.
Establish/maintain management systems in the Coating area to ensure manufacturing process stability, line yields, quality and throughput are at world class levels and continuously improving.
Ensure that a commitment to 'Customer First' is embedded within the culture of the department.
The incumbent is responsible for applying/ensuring application of appropriate problem-solving techniques (i.e. the eight-step problem solving model, 5-Why) on all significant manufacturing issues to ensure that production problems are resolved in the least amount of time, systems are established to eliminate reoccurrence of the production problems, and process improvement initiatives are implemented on a timely basis.
Develop talent within the team (Shift Leaders and Coating Technicians) to cultivate a culture of Technician ownership of the day-to-day operation and ensure effective execution of rounds, checklists and layered process audit systems.
Work with production personnel to assist in development and maintaining of training programs and qualifications testing techniques to ensure that all team members are properly trained and qualified to effectively perform their function.
Review daily/weekly records of process yields, manufacturing loss sources, quality and scheduling needs with the other production team members. The major areas of loss will be identified and in turn detailed plans for reducing this loss will be developed.
Maintain positive relations with the work force and actively utilize the team member involvement process in all manufacturing operations.
Responsible for auditing of:
Safety systems
Production processes
Productivity
Maintenance effectiveness
Evaluate, together with the coating team, future equipment upgrades and capital investment requirements.
Work with the maintenance and engineering department in the development of new methods, processes, and equipment necessary to reduce cost, improve operating efficiency, and meet present as well as future product design.
Support, champion, and mentor continuous learning system improvements.
Establish and maintain effective internal and external customer relationships
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (or equivalent technical experience)
Excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills
Ability to facilitate groups in an employee involvement environment
Basic computer skills - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SPC knowledge is desired
Qualifications Desired:
Chemical, Material Science, or Ceramic Engineering background
2 to 4 years of experience in the glass industry
Practical experience in the Hot End of a float glass facility
