Float Glass Production Supervisor - Safety & Lean Lead

Pilkington North America Inc.; Rossford (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilkington North America Inc. is seeking a Supervisory role in float glass manufacturing. The position oversees raw material handling, furnace operations, forming, and annealing with direction from the Shift Manager.

Responsibilities include leading a team, maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency, and coordinating across departments to meet plant targets. The role requires at least two years of supervisory experience in float manufacturing, strong organizational and communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Two plus years' experience in supervision or in float manufacturing.
• Familiar with manufacturing environment and equipment.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and people skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to meet plant targets and objectives while promoting continuous improvement.
• Provide a safe and healthy working environment by implementing improvement programs to prevent injuries.
• Supervise/manages raw material handling, furnace operations, forming, and annealing with guidance from the Shift Manager.
• Aim for efficient use of resources and minimize waste through problem solving and performance monitoring.
• Train and identify training opportunities for crew members; provide feedback on training gaps.
• Communicate effectively with the Shift Manager and area leaders regarding safety, quality, and productivity, and ensure proper shift handoffs.
• Maintain 5S and housekeeping in the Hot End; monitor equipment and process protection of assets.
• Work a rotating 12-hour shift and support maintenance issues as needed.

Skills

Safety

Quality Focus

Leadership

Communication

Planning

MS Office

Job description

Pilkington North America Inc. is seeking a Supervisory role in float glass manufacturing. The position oversees raw material handling, furnace operations, forming, and annealing with direction from the Shift Manager.

Responsibilities include leading a team, maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency, and coordinating across departments to meet plant targets. The role requires at least two years of supervisory experience in float manufacturing, strong organizational and communication skills, and