Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field required
Assembly or relevant manufacturing experience
8+ years of middle/senior management manufacturing experience
Strong leadership and emotional intelligence skills
Innovative and strategic thinker
Experience in developing plant staff, production scheduling, and inventory management
Knowledge of budgets and financial statements
Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate assembly of automotive glass products
Monitor production, quality, and cost goals
Develop new production methods and processes
Develop direct reports and set development expectations
Administer financial support functions
Coordinate maintenance of plant and equipment
Plan and recommend operating budgets
Ensure clear communication of company objectives
Benefits
401k plan
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Company paid holidays
Paid vacations
Education assistance
Full Job Description
Essential Functions:
Plans, directs and coordinates the assembly of automotive OE glass products to meet present and future customer requirements with reduced cost, high yields, quality and increased efficiency.
Sets and monitors Plant production, quality and cost goals consistent with Group goals.
Continually develops new and improved production methods, processes and equipment to increase profits and yields.
Continually develops direct reports and sets expectation for them to in turn develop their teams.
Administers all financial support functions to ensure respective operations are maintained at appropriate levels.
Coordinates all service elements to provide continuing and effective maintenance of Plant and equipment.
Plans, develops and recommends operating budgets as guides to cost control, capital planning and expenses, and ensures compliance with approved budgets. Responsible for Plant P&L.
Ensures that communication within the Assembly Plant is effective and that all employees clearly understand Pilkington Automotive company objectives.
Ensure Department Managers understand and drive for budgeted performance in all areas.
Develop systems whereby excellent interpersonal relationships and communication are maintained both within and outside the plant.
Communicates effectively and consistently to the workforce. Maintains effective team member relations to assure continuous production; resolves complaints / issues quickly, consistently, and fairly to foster a team environment.
Selects, trains, and develops a competent organization to maintain an efficient and effective operation.
Reviews schedules, coordinates and directs all manufacturing activities to meet requirements and specifications.
On call at all times for operational activities.
As requested, liaises with other plants in regard to manufacturing methods, operations and quality reviews.
Adheres to NSG Group/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct, Code of Ethics, Guiding Principles, and its Values.
And other duties as required
Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:
Passion for Excellence Takes personal responsibility and ownership for achieving results & objectives
Empowers and Develops Proactive in managing own self-development and learning activities. Reflects on and learns from experience
Customer Focused Actively seeks to understand internal and external customer circumstances problems, expectations, and needs
Qualifications Required:
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering discipline or related field
Assembly or relevant manufacturing experience
A minimum of 8 years middle/senior management manufacturing experience
Demonstrated leadership and emotional intelligence capabilities
Innovative and strategic thinker
Demonstrated abilities in developing Plant Staff, production scheduling, inventory management, and manufacturing processes
Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements
Qualifications Desired:
Education: MBA or Master's degree in a Manufacturing discipline
Experience: Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive supplier experience
Six Sigma Blackbelt certification
Lean Manufacturing Certification
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.
