Manufacturing Shift Manager

PNA Laurinburg Plant
13121 S Rocky Ford Rd
Laurinburg, NC 28352, USA

Direct, coordinate, and supervise all functions necessary for safe shift operation of continuous float glass manufacture. Directs and coordinates the hot end glass making and coatings supervisors, Cold End and Materials coordinators as well as the hourly workforce.

• Ensure Safety and OSHA regulations are enforced and that Visual Workplace, T.P.M., and 5S standards are at the highest level. Ensure that safety is being discussed at the start of every shift.
• Ensure product quality meets internal and customer specifications.
• Develop, plan, and implement organizational and operational changes to facilitate scheduling needs.
• Develop and improve the skill base of team members, both as individuals and as a team including probationary reviews
• Manage payroll, timecards, attendance, vacations & discipline for Cold End team members
• Perform activities as defined in the ICP (Integrated Contingency Plan)
• Demonstrate a total commitment in leading the team to achieve World Class standards by applying and improving best known practices.
• Direct and coordinate all shift production and maintenance team member activities relating to their assigned area. Coordinate and cover all plant activities while on shift.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing Processes – 5S, Kaizens, Kanban, Problem Solving (8D / 5-Why), Six Sigma, ME360, Gemba Walk.
• Ensure all production standards for throughput, downtime, and yield meet or exceed budgeted targets.
• Ensure employees are provided appropriate guidance, counseling, and recognition on matters related to job performance. Provide consistent guidance within plant policies and procedures to team members regarding performance and absenteeism issues while following the plant’s corrective action process.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and it’s Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

• Empowers & Develops: Empowers work teams to take ownership in achieving business objectives and delegates work to the appropriate level. Reviews progress by providing support and guidance without undermining an individual’s full ownership of issues.
• Innovation & Change: Effectively manages the change process to ensure that the organization remains effective throughout.
• Decision Making: Takes appropriate actions to minimize risks and maximize the opportunities in decision-making process. Promotes the review and learning from business decisions. Focuses data analysis on the most relevant and important information without getting lost in detail.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work-related experience
• 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 innovative, developing, and results oriented competencies.

• Exposure to Six Sigma (Green Belt)
• Knowledge of the float glass making process.

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.