We are seeking a Warehouse Manager for our Shipping / Receiving operations at our modern manufacturing facility located just east of the US 12 - US 31 Bypass, 10 miles North of South Bend. We encapsulate glass with an injection molding process and assemble windows for the automotive original equipment manufacturer customer. The Materials Team Leader is responsible for the 3 shift shipping and receiving operations, internal logistics, and storage and facility requirements to ensure customer satisfaction. With a broad range of customers and investments in new technology and new model launches you can unleash your potential with us!

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We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes a fantastic 401k that DOUBLES your personal contribution, great Anthem benefits; generous vacation and these other great perks:

Onsite Nurse & FREE Massages; Onsite FREE fitness center; 12 Paid Holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years; Paid Medical Leave; South Bend Cubs Tickets; Site Performance Bonus Program; Birthday and Anniversary Awards; Veteran's Day recognition; Tuition Reimbursement including Graduate Degrees; Onsite Convenience Store; FREE meals and other monthly recognition events; Safe, Secure and Clean Work Environment; Annual Raises; Employee Suggestion Program with prizes; Family Atmosphere - Respectful - Community Activities; FREE Safety toed shoes / boots; Environmentally Friendly Reduce - Reuse - Recycle; FREE coffee Fridays; MORE!

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Job Title: Materials Team Leader Reports To: Materials Group Leader

Location: Niles, MI Department: Production

Employees Supervised: Direct Reports: Materials Process Tech, Materials First Op(s) and Clerks. Indirectly – Materials Associates

Purpose:

Provide leadership and direct all activities related to Warehouse Operations on all shifts including – but not limited to – shipping, receiving, internal logistics, and storage/facility requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Actively plans, directs and supervises the activities of Shipping and Receiving team members across shifts.
• Responsible for following the Environmental, Quality, and Safety policies, DOT regulations and EHS improvement plans.
• Responsible for the efficient utilization of both staffing and warehouse facilities/equipment while maintaining a safe work environment. This includes fork truck fleet management
• Develops warehouse vision/strategy, including investments and implementations, to strengthen customer satisfaction, improve material flow and improve cost position. Provides all cost-related items to support annual budget process and required forecasts.
• Fosters a continuous improvement culture, leading improvement actions regarding 5S, Kaizen, and other cost reduction and process improvement initiatives. Utilized problem-solving methodologies to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Provide outstanding customer service through effective communications and use of Customer portals, packaging RFID/Receipt systems, Transporation Routings, and other customer systems & requirements.
• Provide necessary SAP EDI maintenance and reconciliation related to Schedule agreements, sales orders, CUM discrepancies, and other SAP Sales and Distribution items in order to effectively communicate any and all changes to customer requirements.
• Support production as liaison for customer label requirements, packaging supply and repairs, collaborating with IT and Packaging Engineering.
• Track and report customer delivery and all premium freight incidents as part of weekly and monthly operations reports.
• Support all Quality System requirements, policies, and procedures while maintaining the systems and records as required.
• Support all NMI, Engineering Change Requests, and Product buildout activities.
• Supports departmental activities by serving as backup for other Materials positions as required.
• Responsible for ensuring all activities within the scope of this position conform to applicable QS9000 and Company policies, procedures, and work instructions and updates them as necessary. Maintains accurate records and documentation for history and audit purposes.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Scope/Dimensions:

• Interactions with internal and external technical experts to resolve issues related to customer requirements
• Prepare and present corrective action response to Sr. leadership and or customer representatives
• Responsible to monitor and adjust inventory levels and maintain perpetual accuracy in SAP.

Competencies:

• People – Empowers and Develops
• Results – Passion for Excellence
• Vision – Customer Focus

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or a combination of education and experience or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Materials Management Disciplines, preferably in Supervision
• Strong communication, written, and verbal (English) and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated strong computer experience (MRP systems, Microsoft Office)

Qualifications Desired:

• APICS training/certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Experience with SAP and other automotive customer systems such as ASNs

Physical Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the associate frequently works around moving machines/parts in an industrial environment. The associate works around industrial chemicals and other industrial hazards requiring PPE. The associate must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record for use of company vehicles. Regular and predictable attendance at the manufacturing plant is required. 9 hour work day is standard but this role requires availability a wide variety of hours/days

Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Other Information:

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits 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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The NSG Group is a global glass leader - operating under the Pilkington brand in the Architectural and Automotive markets.

The NSG Group's reputation for manufacturing excellence and technological innovation is based upon years of experience, reliability, providing high quality glass products to rapidly evolving and technically challenging markets.

Pilkington invented the float process in 1952 and it is now the world standard for high quality glass production. The NSG Group continues to develop new manufacturing methods and innovative uses for glass.

The company makes glass that can help save, manage and generate energy, and we believe our products will play a significant role in addressing climate change and other environmental challenges.

NSG Group operates in three main sectors:

• Architectural supplies glass for buildings and solar energy applications.
• Automotive serves the original equipment, aftermarket replacement and specialized transport glazing markets.
• Technical Glass products include very thin glass for touch screens, anti-reflective glass for digital displays, lenses and light guides for printers, and glass fiber, used in battery separators and engine timing belts.

Top 10 Reasons to Work at the NSG Group

1. The company is rich in heritage and tradition - Through the years, three major glass companies would become entwined: Libbey-Owens-Ford in North America, Pilkington in the UK and Nippon Sheet Glass (now called the NSG Group) in Japan.

Through the years, three major glass companies would become entwined: Libbey-Owens-Ford in North America, Pilkington in the UK and Nippon Sheet Glass (now called the NSG Group) in Japan.

2. Commitment to High Quality-The NSG Group is one of the world's largest manufacturers of glass and glazing products for the architectural, automotive industry and technical glass sectors. At the NSG Group you can feel confident that your work will make a difference throughout the globe.

3. Working Safely and Ethically -NSG Group's Safety First culture is engrained in how we operate. In all aspects of our business, you will experience a safe and ethical work environment where our team members, our customers, and the community is top of mind and always comes first.

4. Innovation and Technology –Innovation is about making new ideas happen, and we trust our employees to do that. Manufacturing Excellence and investments in technology focuses on new products and processes and offers opportunities for you to imagine, create, and innovate in every aspect of your work. Our Quick Kaizen program offers incentives for employees to make suggestions and implement them to improve the workplace.

5. Global Company -Our global presence in more than 30 countries offers you the chance to work for a company and find opportunities around the world. At NSG Group you will work on teams with people with different backgrounds and ideas in facilities across the world. This way we truly understand and deliver on the needs of our customers.

6. Great People -At NSG Group you are surrounded by respectful, fun, committed, intelligent, passionate people wanting to make a difference. Come for the opportunity to make a difference and stay for the great people that will become your other family.

7. Career Success -At NSG Group we have a strong tradition of growing people who deliver excellent results. We average over 50 promotions per year among our Niles workforce. People with great attitudes and demonstrated abilities are placed in new roles, provided support, and their potential is unleashed. You can trust that NSG will help you find success. We are committed to training and education with millions of dollars invested in development and tuition reimbursement.

8. Diversity and Inclusion –We know that all kinds of people can be successful at NSG Group. With over 50% of employees identifying as female, nearly 1/3 identifying as non-white, and nearly half of all employees over the age of 40, we believe that our company represents the diverse markets we operate in. Each person represents something special and helps NSG shine.

9. Great Pay/Benefits -NSG Group will take good care of you and your family. We regularly benchmark our benefits and pay programs against those of other leading companies where we operate and update our programs to ensure they are aligned to drive satisfaction and long-term growth for both our employees and our businesses.

10. Team based environment -When you join NSG Group, you will become part of a collaborative team, working closely with your colleagues to innovate and exceed expectations! We believe in serving the communities in which we operate and have programs to encourage you to give back.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
We practice social distancing, and have enhanced screening and cleaning procedures in place. We do NOT require vaccines, masks, or asymptomatic testing.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Supervising: 3 years (Required)
• Warehouse supervisor: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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