PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - HOT END

Pilkington North America, Inc.; Rossford (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the glass manufacturing industry seeks a Shift Supervisor to oversee operations in Rossford. The role involves managing teams, ensuring safety, and meeting production objectives, coupled with training opportunities for crew members. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacations

Education assistance

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift operations for float glass manufacture.
• Lead team to meet plant targets and ensure safety.
• Monitor and evaluate costs, quality, and service.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Planning

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

Reports To: Hot End Team Leader Location: Rossford

Department: Hot End Employees Supervised: 10-30

Remote Work: N/A

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Purpose:

To provide a description of the duties of Shift Supervisor – Cold End/Hot End/Coating. Directs, coordinate, and supervise all functions necessary for shift operations of continuous float glass manufacture. These include packing, trucking, shipping, off-line, warehousing, class making, coating.

Essential Functions:

• To actively lead the team to ensure that Plant targets & Objectives are met in all aspects of its business, while promoting & monitoring the process of continuous improvement.
• To provide, as practicably as possible, a safe & healthy working environment implementing improvement programs in order to eliminate any work-related injuries.
• Supervises & coordinates all department functions in the packing, trucking, shipping, warehouse, stocing, and off-line processes for shift operation of float glass manufacture with direction from the Shift Manager as needed.
• To achieve effective & efficient use of resources.
• Help train and identify training opportunities for all crew members and provide feedback to area team leaders on operator training gaps.
• To monitor & evaluate costs, quality, and service, identifying areas for improvement to eliminate waste. This will normally be achieved through: - The use of problem-solving techniques - The evaluation of team results compared to budget & objectives - The ongoing monitoring of team performance
• To ensure, through a cascade method, that communications operate effectively both within the team and where there is impact elsewhere within the organization. Communicate with the Shift Manager regarding and safety, quality, and productivity issues. Communicate with the area team leaders on any necessary changes to SOP’s.
• To work with the Shift Manager and HE supervisor both prior to the start of the shift, during the shift, and at the end of the shift to determine manning requirements, scheduling concerns, maintenance issues, process status, as documented on shift report and be aware of any special quality specifications as well as complete the shift report and complete a proper shift hand off.
• Ensure 5S and housekeeping responsibilities are fulfilled for each area in the Cold End.
• To monitor all equipment and processes to ensure protection of the assets.
• Provide support to the Shift Manager and HE supervisor as needed.
• Communicate maintenance issues to the 1st operator
• All other tasks assigned.

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Safety and Quality Focus
• Engages and Inspires
• Empowers and Develops

Qualifications Required:

• Two plus years’ experience in Supervision
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated leadership and people skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Detail oriented
• Demonstrated ability in developing and results oriented competencies

Qualifications Desired:

• Solid interpersonal, coaching and communication skills
• Ability to facilitate groups in an employee involvement environment

Salary Range $75,247 - $103,200

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We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.

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.

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.

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Date Posted: 05/25/2025

Internal Candidates Interested in Position:

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• Application must be completed and can be submitted as long as the job has not been filled
• Your profile will be submitted to your Human Resources representative, qualifications reviewed, and you will receive appropriate feedback.

Authority and responsibility for quality for this position is defined in the Quality Manual/local documentation and apply as appropriate.

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