PLANT MANAGER

Primary Duties:

• Plans, directs and coordinates the manufacturing of 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.
• 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.
• Maintains effective labor relations to assure continuous production; resolves union grievances fairly and plans negotiating strategy as required.
• 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.
• Actively participates on scheduled float line rebuilds and reviews suggestions for improved designs to secure longer “campaign life.”
• On call at all times for operational activities.

• As requested, liases with other plants in regard to manufacturing methods and operations.
• Compiles and presents management with a monthly progress report for evaluating Plant and glassmaking activities

• Adheres to NSG Group/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct, Code of Ethics, Guiding Principles, and its Values.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering discipline or related field

• Experience:
  • Flat glass industry experience

• • A minimum of 10 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/Skills Desired:

• Education: MBA or Master’s degree in a Manufacturing discipline
• Experience: Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive supplier experience
• Six Sigma Blackbelt certification

Salary Range: $147,324-$220,980

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.