Batch and Furnace Manager

04 Nov 2024

Vacancy expired!

Job Description

The Batch and Furnace

Manager 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.

The Batch and Furnace Manager Will:

  • 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

What we offer at O-I:

  • 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 Furnace

Manager s

hould 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.

Next Steps:

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.

  • ID: #22186043
  • State: Virginia Ringgold 24586 Ringgold USA
  • City: Ringgold
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Full-time
  • Showed: 2021-11-04
  • Deadline: 2022-01-02
  • Category: Et cetera