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Job Description
The Batch and FurnaceManager responsibilities:- Plans department work schedules and directs assignment of personnel and equipment, ensures work is completed on time and revises work schedules to reflect changed plant or department priorities.
- Analyzes operations and makes recommendations to supervisor relative to changes in organization, personnel, equipment, department policies and procedures.
- Hires and disciplines employees; supervises training and development of personnel, participating in grievances; directs safety and good housekeeping and ensures appropriate personnel policies and programs are properly applied.
- Conducts periodic inspections of all department systems and equipment including furnaces and takes appropriate action. Directs department preventative maintenance program. Assumes a major responsibility for partial and major rebuilds.
- Responsible for glass quality and supervise all batch, melting and temperate tests and analyses.
- Operates furnace in accordance with applicable permits.
- Ensures effective management of department’s labor and expense budget.
- Remain consistent with lean six sigma principles, ensure the development of a continuous improvement culture within the Plant by involving relevant salary and hourly workforce in the on-going identification, development and implementation of improvements to the manufacturing process / performance, ie: implementation of lean six sigma principles.
- Communicates and directs the application of prescribed safety and environmental regulations.
- Champions energy savings initiations.
- Work 2PM - 10PM Tuesday through Saturdays
- Work in partnership with the Production and Quality Managers to produce glass containers while continuously improving levels of quality and efficiency.
- Be accountable for supervising salary and hourly personnel engaged in all phases of plant's batch and furnace operation
- Opportunity for future growth and advancement
- Generous, Award-winning 401(k) plan w/ employer contribution & match
- Comprehensive benefits package
- and much more…
Qualifications
The Batch and FurnaceManager should have:- Bachelor’s Degree in Ceramic, Chemical, Materials Science or related Engineering field preferred
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and strong interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization.
If you are smart, passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you.
O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at [emailprotected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.