Essential Functions:

- Plans, directs and coordinates the assembly of automotive OE glass products to meet present and future customer requirements with reduced cost, high yields, quality and increased efficiency.
- Sets and monitors Plant production, quality and cost goals consistent with Group goals.
- Continually develops new and improved production methods, processes and equipment to increase profits and yields.
- Continually develops direct reports and sets expectation for them to in turn develop their teams.
- Administers all financial support functions to ensure respective operations are maintained at appropriate levels.
- Coordinates all service elements to provide continuing and effective maintenance of Plant and equipment.
- Plans, develops and recommends operating budgets as guides to cost control, capital planning and expenses, and ensures compliance with approved budgets. Responsible for Plant P&L.;
- Ensures that communication within the Assembly Plant is effective and that all employees clearly understand Pilkington Automotive company objectives.
- Ensure Department Managers understand and drive for budgeted performance in all areas.
- Develop systems whereby excellent interpersonal relationships and communication are maintained both within and outside the plant.
- Communicates effectively and consistently to the workforce. Maintains effective team member relations to assure continuous production; resolves complaints / issues quickly, consistently, and fairly to foster a team environment.
- Selects, trains, and develops a competent organization to maintain an efficient and effective operation.
- Reviews schedules, coordinates and directs all manufacturing activities to meet requirements and specifications.
- On call at all times for operational activities.
- As requested, liaises with other plants in regard to manufacturing methods, operations and quality reviews.




- Adheres to NSG Group/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct, Code of Ethics, Guiding Principles, and its Values.
- And other duties as required

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

- Passion for Excellence Takes personal responsibility and ownership for achieving results & objectives
- Empowers and Develops Proactive in managing own self-development and learning activities. Reflects on and learns from experience
- Customer Focused Actively seeks to understand internal and external customer circumstances problems, expectations, and needs

Qualifications Required:

- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering discipline or related field

- Assembly or relevant manufacturing experience

- A minimum of 8 years middle/senior management manufacturing experience
- Demonstrated leadership and emotional intelligence capabilities
- Innovative and strategic thinker
- Demonstrated abilities in developing Plant Staff, production scheduling, inventory management, and manufacturing processes

- Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements

Qualifications Desired:

- Education: MBA or Master’s degree in a Manufacturing discipline
- Experience: Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive supplier experience
- Six Sigma Blackbelt certification
- Lean Manufacturing Certification

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We offer an excellent compensation and advantages 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.

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📌 Plant Manager 1 (Canada)
🏢 Pilkington Glass of Canada
📍 Canada