Essential Functions: • To actively lead the team to ensure that team targets and objectives are met in all aspects of its business, while promoting and monitoring the process of continuous improvement • To provide, as practicably as possible, a safe and healthy working environment implementing improvement programs to eliminate any work-related injuries • To create and promote a healthy working relationship, improving the operation of the team and its relationship with both internal and external customers • To monitor and evaluate costs, quality and service, identifying areas for improvement programs to eliminate waste. This will normally be achieved through: • The use of problem-solving techniques • The evaluation of team results compared to budget and objectives • The on-going monitoring of team’s performance • To define priorities, in conjunction with team members, setting objectives and devising improvement plans in order that results meet or exceed expectations; together with the team and planning functions, ensure and guarantee the total satisfaction of all customers, both internal and external • To assist team members of other teams (possibly outside the group) • To achieve effective and efficient use of resources • To assist in defining the training and development needs of all team members • To ensure, through a cascade method, that the communications operate effectively both within the team and where there is an impact elsewhere within the organization • To determine any necessary investment within the team area, and prepares the justification for capital expenditures • To act as a line between suppliers (internal/external) to ensure that the team operates in an efficient and productive manner • Manage direct report’s attendance and vacations using ERS & UltiPro • Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles • Other duties as assigned by manager Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role: • Innovation & Change: Effectively manages the change process to ensure that the organization remains effective throughout. • Strategic Thinking: Develops strategic plans for their part of the business by setting short and long-term goals and objectives. • Decision Making: Takes appropriate actions to minimize risks and maximize the opportunities in decision-making process. Promotes review and learning from business decisions. Focus data analysis on the most relevant and important information without getting lost in detail. Qualifications • 4-year degree in Business Management, Engineering or related field • 5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment • 2 years’ experience in supervisory role • Demonstrated ability in solving problems related to manufacturing processes • Excellent communication skills • Possess strong interpersonal skills and must be an effective communicator. • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize objectives and targets to meet deadlines. • Strong computer skills. Preferred Experience • Six sigma certification • Previous glass experience • IATF experience • SAP experience