Production Supervisor

Salaried/Skilled Trades NSG Group•Ottawa, IL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Essential Functions: · Accountable for safety and environmental leadership while on duty; including training, audits, enforcement of work practices and associated corrective measures to ensure a safe working environment. In the event of an incident proper procedures must be followed, including an initial investigation performed on the shift when the incident occurred. · Provide direction and leadership to the hourly workforce through direct supervision to ensure the completion of the production schedule while achieving optimum performance from the production line. Detailed monitoring of hourly yields, losses, and KPI’s to anticipate and react to conditions which would lead to lower-than-expected performance. · Carries out administrative duties to ensure that the correct manning levels are met, production requirements are maintained on all shifts, and timecards are accurately maintained. In addition, verification and completion of shift documentation in the form of a summary report is to be completed at the conclusion of every shift. · Work closely with the other supervision within the plant to ensure the production goals of all departments are met, including manning movement within the production / warehouse team and optimization of maintenance. · Provides support to the Production Manager Cold End / Materials and process engineers by implementing process improvement actions. · Coordinates training for individual shift crews as required. · Investigates and resolves problems related to process variables to optimize plant operation. · Champion the workforce to sustain and improve the standards of housekeeping, orderliness, and cleanliness in all areas of the plant. Coordinate documenting and implementation of “Quick Kaizens” generated by shift. · Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles · Other duties as assigned by manager Scope/Dimensions · Has the organizational freedom to assign work within the context of the labor agreement to achieve shift goals. · Should interact with and provide constructive feedback for plant performance improvements to all plant personnel during various meetings and electronic communications. · Work rotating shifts in a continuous production environment.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Computer and software proficiency – including strong knowledge of MS Office
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work in teams, multi-task, and take leadership responsibility on projects.
Excellent Mechanical aptitude

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business or similar field.
Previous Glass manufacturing experience
Previous supervisory experience
Six Sigma or other Lean Manufacturing Certification – Greenbelt or above
Advanced Problem-Solving Skills (Six Sigma)
Strong analytical, innovative, and strategic competencies
Practical experience in batch plant and furnace operations, float glass forming, annealing and/or online CVD coating is desired.

Responsibilities

Accountable for safety and environmental leadership while on duty; including training, audits, enforcement of work practices and associated corrective measures to ensure a safe working environment.
Provide direction and leadership to the hourly workforce through direct supervision to ensure the completion of the production schedule while achieving optimum performance from the production line.
Detailed monitoring of hourly yields, losses, and KPI’s to anticipate and react to conditions which would lead to lower-than-expected performance.
Carries out administrative duties to ensure that the correct manning levels are met, production requirements are maintained on all shifts, and timecards are accurately maintained.
Verification and completion of shift documentation in the form of a summary report is to be completed at the conclusion of every shift.
Work closely with the other supervision within the plant to ensure the production goals of all departments are met, including manning movement within the production / warehouse team and optimization of maintenance.
Provides support to the Production Manager Cold End / Materials and process engineers by implementing process improvement actions.
Coordinates training for individual shift crews as required.
Investigates and resolves problems related to process variables to optimize plant operation.
Champion the workforce to sustain and improve the standards of housekeeping, orderliness, and cleanliness in all areas of the plant.
Coordinate documenting and implementation of “Quick Kaizens” generated by shift.
Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
Other duties as assigned by manager
Has the organizational freedom to assign work within the context of the labor agreement to achieve shift goals.
Should interact with and provide constructive feedback for plant performance improvements to all plant personnel during various meetings and electronic communications.
Work rotating shifts in a continuous production environment.