Batch & Furnace Manager
About The Position
The Batch & Furnace Manager (Glass Manufacturing) is responsible for furnace and batch house operations, including environmental controls and maintenance. Ensuring effective management of the departments labor, equipment, maintenance, and expense budgets. The Batch & Furnace Manager will work in partnership with the Production and Quality Managers to produce glass containers while continuously improving levels of quality and efficiency. They will be accountable for supervising salary and hourly personnel engaged in all phases of plant's batch and furnace operation and manage incoming raw materials and glass formulas.
Requirements
- Glass furnace operation and large scale glass melting operations experience
- Experience supervising employees, planning work schedules and directing assignments.
- The ability to plan and coordinate all preventive maintenance activities.
- Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
- Glass Furnace Operations and large-scale glass melting operations experience is required
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and strong interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization.
- HS Diploma or GED is required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Ceramic, Chemical, Materials Science or related Engineering field preferred
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Manage incoming raw materials and glass formulas.
Benefits
- Vacation time and paid holidays
- Health, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
- Generous insurance discounts with participation in Company wellness program
- Wellness incentive where you can earn money for your HSA or HRA
- Group life insurance
- Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance
- Weekly disability insurance
- Paid sick time
- Parental leave benefits
- 401(k) retirement saving plans with defined contributions
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
