Production Manager I

Essential Functions:

• To actively lead the team to ensure that team targets and objectives are met in all aspects of its business, while promoting and monitoring the process of continuous improvement
• To provide, as practicably as possible, a safe and healthy working environment implementing improvement programs to eliminate any work-related injuries
• To create and promote a healthy working relationship, improving the operation of the team and its relationship with both internal and external customers
• To monitor and evaluate costs, quality and service, identifying areas for improvement programs to eliminate waste. This will normally be achieved through:
• • The use of problem-solving techniques
  • The evaluation of team results compared to budget and objectives
  • The on-going monitoring of team’s performance
• To define priorities, in conjunction with team members, setting objectives and devising improvement plans in order that results meet or exceed expectations; together with the team and planning functions, ensure and guarantee the total satisfaction of all customers, both internal and external
• To assist team members of other teams (possibly outside the group)
• To achieve effective and efficient use of resources
• To assist in defining the training and development needs of all team members
• To ensure, through a cascade method, that the communications operate effectively both within the team and where there is an impact elsewhere within the organization
• To determine any necessary investment within the team area, and prepares the justification for capital expenditures
• To act as a line between suppliers (internal/external) to ensure that the team operates in an efficient and productive manner
• Manage direct report’s attendance and vacations using ERS & UltiPro
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Innovation & Change: Effectively manages the change process to ensure that the organization remains effective throughout.
• Strategic Thinking: Develops strategic plans for their part of the business by setting short and long-term goals and objectives.
• Decision Making: Takes appropriate actions to minimize risks and maximize the opportunities in decision-making process. Promotes review and learning from business decisions. Focus data analysis on the most relevant and important information without getting lost in detail.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Business Management, Engineering or related field
• 5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment
• 2 years’ experience in supervisory role
• Demonstrated ability in solving problems related to manufacturing processes
• Excellent communication skills
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and must be an effective communicator.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize objectives and targets to meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills.

Preferred Experience

• Six sigma certification
• Previous glass experience
• IATF experience
• SAP experience