Production/Manufacturing Manager - Auto Glass

Salaried/Skilled Trades NSG Group•Shelbyville, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production/Manufacturing Manager leads, plans, and executes all Fabrication operations at NSG Group’s Shelbyville, Indiana manufacturing facility. The role is responsible for production performance, safety, quality, housekeeping, employee training, and meeting budgeted targets for throughput, downtime, yield, and scrap reduction. The manager tracks and maintains performance metrics, communicates across employee levels, addresses job-performance and attendance matters, and directs problem solving using the Pilkington 8 Step Problem Solving Model. The position monitors glass flow, finished-goods demand, and shipment accuracy between Shelbyville and contractor sites, escalating risks or shortages as needed. It holds contractors accountable for quality, safety, and Fabrication process standards while supporting continuous improvement. The role directly manages three salaried team members and indirectly manages approximately 250 salaried and hourly team members, and serves as a liaison to external plant customers. This is a full-time, on-site position at the Shelbyville facility. It requires regular presence on the production floor across all shifts, with periodic off-shift, weekend, and holiday coverage for a 24/7 operation. Core hours are the day shift, starting at 7 a.m. and continuing until the end of business; days may exceed 10 hours, and 24/7 access may be needed. The plant environment includes heat, noise, glass handling, forklift and overhead-crane traffic, and required personal protective equipment in designated areas. The role requires extended walking, standing, and moving throughout the facility, climbing stairs and platforms, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or university degree in business or a technically related field.
At least 3 years of experience successfully managing people in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to adapt communication style when interacting with diverse groups.
Strong organization and prioritization skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated strengths in results orientation, adaptability, standards discipline, employee development, influence, and communication.
Ability to work on site at the Shelbyville facility and regularly be present on the production floor across shifts, including periodic off-shift, weekend, and holiday coverage.
Ability to walk, stand, and move throughout the facility for extended periods; climb stairs and platforms; and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work in manufacturing conditions that may include heat, noise, glass handling, forklift and overhead-crane traffic, and use required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing outsourced or contract manufacturing relationships.
Automotive glass experience.
Six Sigma Black Belt training.
Strong analytical, innovative, and strategic problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Lead, plan, and execute all Fabrication operations.
Develop, track, and maintain Fabrication performance metrics (KPIs).
Ensure assigned employees’ safety through proper training and adherence to applicable federal, state, and company safety regulations.
Maintain high housekeeping standards throughout the Fabrication area.
Ensure product quality meets or exceeds internal and external customer specifications.
Ensure production employees are trained in workforce standardization processes and understand job expectations.
Meet or exceed budgeted production standards and targets for throughput, downtime, yield, and scrap reduction.
Communicate with employees at all levels to address and resolve matters of mutual concern in a timely manner.
Provide guidance, counseling, or recognition regarding job performance and absenteeism.
Maintain constructive and candid relationships by addressing issues promptly.
Direct and coordinate problem-solving activities using the Pilkington 8 Step Problem Solving Model.
Promote awareness of and compliance with facility environmental guidelines.
Monitor glass flow, finished-goods demand, and shipment accuracy between Shelbyville and contractor sites, escalating risks or shortages as needed.
Hold contractors accountable for quality, safety, and Fabrication process standards while supporting continuous improvement.
Adhere to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct, Values, and Principles.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
Manage three salaried team members directly and approximately 250 salaried and hourly team members indirectly.
Liaise with external plant customers to ensure production expectations are met.