Job Title: Production Supervisor

Reports To: Manufacturing Manager Location: Rossford

Department: Cold End Employees Supervised: 10-30

Remote Work: N/A

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Purpose:

Directs, coordinate, and supervise all “cold end” functions necessary for shift operations of continuous float glass manufacture. These include packing, trucking, shipping, off-line, & warehousing. Understand basic operations on the Hot-end process.

Essential Functions:

• To actively lead the team to ensure that Plant targets & Objectives are met in all aspects of its business, while promoting & monitoring the process of continuous improvement.
• To provide, as practicably as possible, a safe & healthy working environment implementing improvement programs in order to eliminate any work-related injuries.
• Supervises & coordinates all "Cold End" functions in the packing, trucking, shipping, warehouse, stocing, and off-line processes for shift operation of float glass manufacture with direction from the Shift Manager as needed.
• To achieve effective & efficient use of resources.
• Help train and identify training opportunities for all crew members and provide feedback to area team leaders on operator training gaps.
• To monitor & evaluate costs, quality, and service, identifying areas for improvement to eliminate waste. This will normally be achieved through: - The use of problem-solving techniques - The evaluation of team results compared to budget & objectives - The ongoing monitoring of team performance
• To ensure, through a cascade method, that communications operate effectively both within the team and where there is impact elsewhere within the organization. Communicate with the Shift Manager regarding and safety, quality, and productivity issues. Communicate with the area team leaders on any necessary changes to SOP’s.
• To work with the Shift Manager and HE supervisor both prior to the start of the shift, during the shift, and at the end of the shift to determine manning requirements, scheduling concerns, maintenance issues, process status, as documented on shift report and be aware of any special quality specifications as well as complete the shift report and complete a proper shift hand off.
• Ensure 5S and housekeeping responsibilities are fulfilled for each area in the Cold End.
• To monitor all equipment and processes to ensure protection of the assets.
• Provide support to the Shift Manager and HE supervisor as needed.
• Communicate maintenance issues to the 1st operator

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Safety and Quality Focus
• Engages and Inspires
• Empowers and Develops

Qualifications Required:

• Two plus years’ experience in Supervision
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated leadership and people skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Detail oriented
• Demonstrated ability in developing and results oriented competencies

Qualifications Desired:

• Technical degree desired
• Solid interpersonal, coaching and communication skills
• Ability to facilitate groups in an employee involvement environment

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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.

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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Date Posted: 06/03/2023

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Authority and responsibility for quality for this position is defined in the Quality Manual/local documentation and apply as appropriate.