Auto Glass Fabrication Operations Lead

Pilkington; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacations

Education assistance

Job summary

Pilkington in Shelbyville, IN, is seeking a Production/Manufacturing Manager to lead Fabrication operations on all shifts for a 24/7 automotive glass facility. You will drive KPIs, safety, quality, and performance while coordinating with contractor sites.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of manufacturing leadership. Competitive salary ($140k–$160k/yr) plus comprehensive benefits and 401(k). Core day shift with potential extended hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/University degree in business or technically related field.
• Proven ability to adapt communication style to interact with diverse groups.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Minimum 3 years of experience successfully managing people in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated strengths in results orientation, adaptability, standards discipline, employee development, influence, and communication.
• Experience managing outsourced or contract manufacturing relationships, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and execute all Fabrication operations.
• Develop, track, and maintain Fabrication performance metrics (KPIs).
• Ensure the safety of all assigned employees through proper training and strict adherence to federal, state, and company safety regulations.
• Maintain the highest housekeeping standards throughout the Fabrication area.
• Ensure product quality meets or exceeds all internal and external customer specifications.
• Ensure all production employees are trained in workforce standardization processes and fully understand job expectations.
• Ensure all production standards and targets for throughput, downtime, yield and scrap reduction meet or exceed budgeted levels.
• Communicate effectively with employees at all levels to ensure matters of mutual concern are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
• Provide appropriate guidance, counseling, or recognition on matters related to job performance and absenteeism.
• Maintain constructive and candid relationships by addressing issues in a timely manner.
• Direct and coordinate problem solving activities utilizing the Pilkington 8 step problem solving model.
• Promote awareness 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 adherence to quality, safety, and Fabrication process standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles.
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Skills

People management

Manufacturing operations

Effective communication

Contract manufacturing relationships

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree in business or technically related field

Job description

Pilkington in Shelbyville, IN, is seeking a Production/Manufacturing Manager to lead Fabrication operations on all shifts for a 24/7 automotive glass facility. You will drive KPIs, safety, quality, and performance while coordinating with contractor sites.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of manufacturing leadership. Competitive salary ($140k–$160k/yr) plus comprehensive benefits and 401(k). Core day shift with potential extended hours.