Batch & Furnace Manager

O-I

$95K — $120K *
Toano, VA 23168In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in glass furnace operations or large-scale glass melting processes is required
  • High School Diploma or GED is mandatory
  • Bachelor's Degree in Ceramic, Chemical, Materials Science or related Engineering field is preferred
  • Proven leadership skills and ability to interact effectively with staff at all organizational levels
  • Experience in supervising employees and coordinating work schedules

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Production and Quality Managers to enhance glass container production
  • Supervise both salary and hourly personnel in all batch and furnace operations
  • Manage incoming raw materials and establish glass formulas
  • Lead the implementation of preventive maintenance activities across operations
  • Continually identify opportunities to improve efficiency and quality in manufacturing processes

Benefits

  • Vacation time and paid holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  • Generous insurance discounts via the wellness program
  • Opportunity to earn wellness incentives for health savings accounts
  • Group life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance options for employees and dependents
  • Weekly disability insurance coverage
  • Paid sick leave
  • Parental leave assistance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plans with company contributions
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Glass Manufacturing Batch & Furnace Manager 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 Glass Manufacturing 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.
  • 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.

The Glass Manufacturing Batch & Furnace Manager should have:
  • 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.


Qualifications
  • Glass Furnace Operations and large-scale glass melting operations experience is REQUIRED
  • HS Diploma or GED is required
  • 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.


Additional Information

What we offer at O-I:

Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $95,000 - $120,000 and includes a possible 12% quarterly incentive bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

O-I offers a very generous benefit package - some of the highlights are:
  • 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

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