Tank Manager

ARDAGH GROUP•Bridgeton, IN

3d•$83,800 - $125,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Tank Manager establishes good operating principles within the assigned furnace. This role will advise necessary personnel immediately of any problems with mold equipment or machine variables.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Five (5) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the forming process
One (1) year of supervisory experience
Prior experience with mold repair, machine repair, and job changes
Excellent communication skills
Proficient organizational, analytical, and planning skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work in a heavy industrial, high-risk work environment
Ability to work outside of regular work hours
Ability to prioritize work and have a sense of urgency
Ability to travel up to 5%

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline
Eight (8) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the forming process and supervisory experience
Prior experience with the plant's forming process (i.e. press, blow-and-blow, etc.)

Responsibilities

Advise necessary personnel immediately of any problems with mold equipment or machine variables
Manage machine set-up on an assigned tank by establishing what special coating will be used, how it is to be applied, and how often the equipment will be changed
Maintain production standards at the highest level of quality by ensuring appropriate forehearth temperatures, job set-ups, and/or job changes
Direct, advise, and train employees in the forming department including how to identify and correct defects
Assist with the implementation of continuous improvement processes through problem-solving planning and corrective actions
Manage the maintenance of Individual Section (IS) machines ensuring machine setups are acceptable and maintained
Establish good forehearth curves and operations on all shops monitored
Maintain a daily line of communication with management and ensure job changes are up to standard before leaving each day
Comply with environmental and food safety standards as set forth in plant policies and programs within the departmental responsibilities

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
50% match of the first 6% you contribute
Separate 401(k) employer contribution to a percentage of your compensation, based on years of service
Paid holidays and vacation
Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Apprenticeship programs
Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups