Fabrication Production Manager — Lead Quality & Throughput

Movement Search & Delivery; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilkington North America in Shelbyville, IN seeks a Production Manager to direct all fabrication activities for the facility. You will lead a team, optimize material flow, and ensure safety, quality, and cost targets are met while coordinating with customers and contractor sites.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of people management in manufacturing, with experience in outsourced relationships preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/University degree in business or technically related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience successfully managing people in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing outsourced or contract manufacturing relationships, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and execute all fabrication operations.
• Develop and monitor fabrication KPIs.
• Ensure employee safety through training and compliance with regulations.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in fabrication areas.
• Ensure products meet internal and external quality specifications.
• Train production staff in standardized processes and job expectations.
• Meet throughput, downtime, yield and scrap targets within budget.
• Communicate effectively across all levels to address issues.
• Provide guidance and recognition on performance and attendance.
• Address issues promptly to maintain constructive relationships.
• Lead problem-solving using the Pilkington 8-step model.
• Promote environmental guideline compliance.
• Monitor glass flow, demand, and shipments between Shelbyville and contractors; escalate risks.
• Hold contractors accountable to quality, safety, and process standards.
• Adhere to NSG/Pilkington standards and values.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Organizational skills

Results oriented

Adaptability

Influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field

Job description

Pilkington North America in Shelbyville, IN seeks a Production Manager to direct all fabrication activities for the facility. You will lead a team, optimize material flow, and ensure safety, quality, and cost targets are met while coordinating with customers and contractor sites.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of people management in manufacturing, with experience in outsourced relationships preferred.