Manufacturing Manager Jobs in Monroe, MI (NOW HIRING)

Essential 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:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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

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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.