Continuous Improvement Manager

Safety

Ensure that all personnel  reporting to this position carry on with their responsibilities in a  safe and professional manner .

Ensure personnel  in this area are kept at the proper competency level through  development , apprenticeship, coaching, etc.

Ensure employees are provided appropriate guidance , counseling, or recognition on matters related to job performance and absenteeism. Maintain constructive and candid relationships by addressing issues in a timely manner.

Be part of the team to manage the implementation of  5S   concepts/program  within the plant to ensure continuous and sustainable 5S improvements.

Ensure full adherence to NSG/Pilkington  Values and Principles  and the  Standards of Business Conduct .

Cross-functional Leadership & Collaboration

Lead and coordinate cross-functional improvement initiatives  by mobilizing and aligning resources from all areas (Process Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Safety and Quality teams). Ensure that improvement priorities are driven through collaboration and accountability across departments, fully synchronized with plant goals and constraints.

Lead structured, recurring reviews of improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams to ensure  robust problem solving, alignment of actions with defined plans, and  achievement of targeted results.

Actively contribute to plant leadership meetings, synchronizing improvement actions with resource planning and execution.

Support NMI process  and new equipment/process introduction by applying lessons learned and structured ramp-up planning and problem-solving.

Structured Problem Solving & Process Optimization

Lead the development and execution of structured problem-solving  methodologies with cross-functional teams (, 5 Whys, A3, DMAIC)  to address chronic issues and improve plant performance .

Drive the reduction of waste  (defects, downtime, scrap, rework, etc.) by identifying root causes, developing sustainable countermeasures, and monitoring long-term effectiveness.

Analyze process data, layouts, and flows   to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies , and lead targeted improvement projects with measurable outcomes.

Be part of the team to manage energy for the facility, including Energy Budget, and leading plant Energy Team

Participate in the management and delivery of the plant  Boiler Room Services

Participate in the management and delivery of the following plant Facilities/Services

Lean Systems, Tools & TPM Leadership

Lead  the deployment and sustainability of Lean Manufacturing tools/ programs such as , Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management, and Standard Work.

SOP Integration & Process Discipline

Ensure that all continuous improvement actions resulting in process changes are fully documented and integrated into Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to audit and  reinforce process adherence, ensuring changes are sustained and behaviorally adopted.

Lead the development and   control of process setup sheets  and control plans in alignment with updated standards.

MES & Reporting Systems

Ensure the   Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and related reporting platforms function as designed , leading corrective and improvement actions when deviations occur.

Lead implementation and maintenance of SOPs  and best practices for SAP transactions/ production orders management.

Drive excellence in the use of SAP  for all production teams including MRP, inventory transactions, material master data, production orders tracking and  KPI’s reporting.

Ensure all daily SAP transactions  related to production orders  are executed in full compliance with established procedures ; conduct regular audits to verify data integrity and system discipline, and  lead prompt cross-functional communication and corrective actions  when inaccurate or incomplete SAP inputs are identified.

Own the accuracy and consistency of performance data  (scrap, downtime, OEE), ensuring visibility of KPIs to drive accountability and response.

Lead and manage  the preparation and submission of  all standard manufacturing reports for the group , ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment…