Your Job
In the UK, Guardian is continually looking for talented individuals to help them continue their growth and presence in the regional market. All UK manufacturing is based at the plant in Goole, East Yorkshire which has recently made significant investment in a new furnace which uses advanced technology and will secure glass manufacture at the site for the next 20 years. The plant can produce some of the most advanced and innovative energy saving architectural glass on the market today. The plant is a lower tier COMAH site which operates a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
As an experienced Shift Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing high-performing teams within the manufacturing plant. We are hiring one individual to complement either one of our four core departments: float line, laminating line, coating line or engineering/maintenance.
Safety leadership, supervisory skills combined with customer focused approach are essential and valued more than technical knowledge.
We are looking for an experienced
Shift Supervisor (m/f/d)/ glass production
fulltime, on-site in Goole, UK
who will be responsible for leading and developing high-performing teams within the manufacturing plant in either one of our four core departments: float line, laminating line, coating line or engineering/maintenance.
Our Team
We are a principled based company that relies heavily on teamwork and ingenuity. We pride ourselves on being the partner of choice for our internal and external customers.
What You Will Do
- Lead a team of operators, lead operators or technicians in any of these departments: float line, coater line, laminating line or engineering/maintenance
- Connect yourself and your team to company safety vision, ensure that all tasks are completed according to company safety standards, promote the proactive safety behaviours, and strive for safety excellence in your area of responsibility
- Have a clear understanding of the quality vision, standards and customer’s needs and continually encourage customer focused culture within the team
- Learn, internalise, and practice company culture to create right environment for people to work and succeed in their roles
- Build the high-performing team by understanding your direct reports individual capabilities and utilise them to maximise the value creation for the team as whole. Work with the team to create personalised development plans, deliver meaningful coaching and be involved in selecting and retaining the right people
- Drive the plant and business transformation plans by challenging the status quo and eliminating waste from current operations
Who You Are
- Experience of leading a high performing team as well as the ability to lead and motivate a team
- Multiple years of experience in the manufacturing industry
- University degree (Science) or equivalent
- Ability to communicate at all levels across the business to maintain/improve internal customer supplier relationships
- A contribution mindset to identify opportunities to continually improve and transform as a business
- Commitment to promoting behaviours aligned to the Company’s visions, values and code of conduct
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience in glass production (float line, laminating or coating line)
Who We Are
As a Koch company, Guardian Industries makes products that improve the quality of life. From glass that dramatically reduces energy usage and increases comfort in buildings, to automotive parts that enhance connectivity, we have a relentless focus on making better products and developing better solutions for our customers.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
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