PRODUCTION MANAGER I at Pilkington North America (NSG Group)

Due to a recent retirement, we are seeking an experienced Production Manager at our modern manufacturing facility located just east of the US 12 - US 31 Bypass, 10 miles North of South Bend. We encapsulate glass with an injection molding process and assemble windows for the automotive original equipment manufacturer customer..  The Production Manager coaches and leads the Supervisory team across three (3) shifts and ensures that clear expectations are set, and met, by all Production team members.  With a broad range of customers and investments in new technology and new model launches you can unleash your potential with us!

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We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes a fantastic 401k that DOUBLES your personal contribution, great Anthem benefits; generous vacation and these other great perks:

Onsite Nurse; Onsite FREE fitness center; 12 Paid Holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years; Paid Medical Leave; South Bend Cubs Tickets; Site Performance Bonus Program; Birthday and Anniversary Awards; Veteran's Day recognition; Tuition Reimbursement including Graduate Degrees; Onsite Convenience Store; FREE meals and other monthly recognition events; Safe, Secure and Clean Work Environment; Annual Raises; Employee Suggestion Program with prizes; Family Atmosphere - Respectful - Community Activities; FREE Safety toed shoes / boots; Environmentally Friendly Reduce - Reuse - Recycle; FREE coffee Fridays; MORE!

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Essential Functions:

• Manages and directs all production for glass encapsulation, assembly and hardware application to ensure that targets and objectives are met.
• This position is responsible for ensuring the Ethics/Code of Conduct, Quality, Environmental, and Safety policies are understood and complied with across the production area.
• Responsible for development of targets, budgets, and metrics for production activities. Monitor results against targets and implement activities to ensure the budget objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensures direct reports understand their respective roles as they relate to performance metrics and budgeted performance in all areas.
• Develops systems whereby excellent interpersonal relationships are maintained both within and outside the group. Communicate with the teams across all shifts to ensure an understanding of company goals and improve morale among the team members.
• Responsible for a safe operation and protection of all facility assets.
• Develops operating systems for the improvement of: sample production, production information systems, customer feedback, interaction with other functions/groups, internal communication between group teams.
• Responsible for auditing: production processes against objectives/budget/planning, safety systems, and productivity improvement.
• Evaluates performance and recommends personnel actions related to team and individual objectives. Establishes any human resource requirements in the short, medium, and long term.  Defines training plans to achieve objectives.
• Together with the other Group Leaders, evaluates future equipment upgrades, plant capacity planning and capital investment requirements. Oversees new product and process efforts.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Scope/Dimensions:

• Management oversight of single site manufacturing and delivery facility with over 10 advanced manufacturing production cells and wide variety of domestic and international customers (Tier 1 and Tier 2 Automotive OE).
• Recommend, review, and control labor (headcount) and overhead budgets
• Prime expense/purchase authorization related to production customer specific requirements, capital expenditure recommendations, logistics, quality, and safety expense authorization.
• Supervision and oversight of human resources and time and attendance systems.
• Frequent interaction with customer and vendor representatives, senior management, and peers/subordinates at other company locations.

Competencies:

• People: Empowers and Develops.    Proactive in managing own self development and learning activities.  Reflects on and learns from experience.  2.  Reviews progress by providing support and guidance without undermining an individual’s full ownership of issues.  3.   Empowers work teams to take ownership in achieving business objectives and delegates work to the appropriate level.    
• Results: Decision Making.    Goes to the heart of the situation by talking to relevant people to fully understand all of the issues and involve others in the decision making process.  2.  Focuses data analysis on the most relevant and important information without getting lost in detail.  3.  Takes appropriate actions to minimize risks and maximize opportunities in the decision-making process.  Promotes the review and learning from business decisions. 
• Vision: Innovation and Change.    Open to Change and actively interested in new developments, technology, and emerging market trends.  2.  Inspires and generated innovative ideas and solutions to enhance business results.  3. Effectively manages the change process to ensure that the organization remains effective throughout. 

Qualifications Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related leadership/business field or a combination of education and experience or equivalent experience.
• Seven to ten years (7-10) years progressively responsible experience in related leadership roles (preferably experience in automotive manufacturing).
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and individuals.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Financial acuity in working with annual budgets
• Ability to define problems; collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated skills to continually improve the process, product and skills of the organization
• Ability to work with Staff colleagues and Customers in a professional manner.

Qualifications Desired:

• Master’s Business (MBA) Degree

• 6σ (Six Sigma) or other Lean Manufacturing Certification – Greenbelt or above.

Other Requirements:

• Relies on experience and understanding of glass and plastics processes and written customer requirements to determine proper actions.
• Key relationships with internal leadership team, supplier teams, and customer team to ensure successful and mutual concern resolution.
• Demands and priorities need adjusted regularly to provide a high level of service under tight timelines to several customers-internally or externally.

 Physical Demands:

            9 hour work day is standard but this role requires availability a wide variety of hours/days

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Physical Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the associate frequently works around moving machines/parts in an industrial environment. The associate occasionally works around industrial chemicals.  The associate occasionally must travel by commercial means or private transport.  Regular and predictable attendance at the manufacturing plant is required.  

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SALARY RANGE:  $105,840 to $132,303

The salary range posted represents Pilkington North America’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of the posting.  Individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, etc.

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.

Date Posted:  9/20/25

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