Regional MIC-Lean Manufacturing Manager
Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana, 46176, USA
Listed on 2026-07-02
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Business
Operations Manager
Regional MIC-Lean Manufacturing Manager
Job Category:
Mfg Operations
Requisition Number: REGIO
004334
Full-Time Northwood Northwood, OH 43619, USA +2 more locations
DescriptionEssential Functions:
- Lead the dissemination of lean practices and principles (DILO, Time & Motion, Spaghetti Chart, 5 Why, MM-Chart, ECRS, FMDS, 5W+1H, SMED, Mura, Value Stream Map, Golden Zone, Work Sampling)
- Coordinate creation of all Lean Manufacturing practices/tools training materials in the LMS. Insure training schedule are communicated and completed
- Develop LM Leaders in each site able to implement and train all tools in manufacturing sites.
- Drive use of LM tools to become a significant portion of everyones job including some of the operators
- Continually promote the use of LM tools in all areas by sharing and recognizing LM activities and successes
- Define an internal promotion system to motivate the usage of tools
- Define a FMDS system with Regional and Plant leadership that is consistent to the region. Train and support the implementation. Conduct semiannual FMDS assessments on-site on the implementation of the practices
- Develop the leadership of FMDS to the FLM level
- Develop and define the 5S process, including GEMBA walks agenda, training, and audit activities.
- Support 3K OCS activities by conduction sharing activities between similar sites and activities to maximize regional OCS activities.
- Support Workforce and Supervisors competencies as associated with the ME360 assessments
- Development of process, quality and specialists personnel in the use of data analysis optimization.
- Participation in the ME 360 assessment process.
- Supervising the process of onboarding new specialists in accordance with the developed schedule.
- Responsible for conducting workshops and training for the NSG team as needed either virtual or in person.
- Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
- Other duties as assigned
Scope/Dimensions:
- Responsible for support at North America Automotive facilities, Engineering support on NMI,
- 50% Travel required with position; some International
Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:
- Influential – Builds rapport and makes a positive and credible impact
- Empowers and Develops – Empowers work teams to take ownership in achieving business objectives and delegates work to the appropriate level
- Passion for Excellence – Shows resilience by consistently displaying a positive outlook and responding resourcefully when faced with new challenges and demands.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5-7 years previous experience in glass fabrication (Tempering, Laminating, CBG, Printing, etc)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; experience with Symitar preferred
- Ability to mentor and development technical resources in manufacturing sites
- Ability to compile and analyze data and prepare reports
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of team members and management
- Learning Management System Experience
Qualifications Desired:
- Glass Manufacturing Experiance
Requirements:
- Remote work option. Individual must be available to work on site as needed and as the job requires.
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The team member is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
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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